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1397175 2015-03-25 19:24:00 It should be quite simple--- Couple of things you need to Know.

Plug in a Computer to the LAN port that's good and able to get on the internet to make sure its working, bring up a command prompt, type in ipconfig, <Press enter>, look for the IP address/ Gateway. Write down what it is.

Making sure the Network connection is set to Obtain automatically - Unplug the Lan cable from the Computer and plug the computer directly into one of the LAN ports on the back of the Router. Again do a ipconfig. log into the Router.(your internet WONT be working)

On the Left under Advanced, disable the DHCP server - Further down you need to change the IP Pool to the same range of IP addresses the Actual schools router is using. Page 34 Of the Manual. Which can be downloaded from www.asus.com

NOW is where it can come 'tricky" it depends if you are given Static IP addresses or if the range of IP addresses have been set. Most Routers can issue up to 254 Different IP Addresses, BUT some are restricted to a set range so without knowing you could be setting up and try to use a blocked IP.

Also explained www.tomshardware.com Click See Full Content on the left of that page.

Once the DHCP has been disabled on the ASUS, and the router set to the same IP range as the original router, the ASUS is plugged into any one of the 4 LAN ports, and all going well - instant Access Point, with your own wireless, but actually running through the Schools router.

Of course this may be completely against the IT departments liking and they would notice if there's another wireless suddenly appear, and its reasonably easy to track where its coming from with the right commands -- so you may get in the sh1t. ;)

Using the excuse the IT department hasn't fixed the original problem wont really cut it, although it may prompt them to do something when they discover others are going to use a work around. 		wainuitech (129)
1397176 2015-03-25 21:22:00 Its being complicated more than need be. :2cents:

Looks at the actual product page (could be wrong, didnt spend much time on it)
Its a modem router not just a simple access point (there is no WAN port), so it probably wont even be connected to the universities network. Could just be a bog standard internet connection.
Plug your laptop directly into the yellow lan ports. If you have can then get internet via network cable (without your wifi on) , then its so easy.... buy another wifi router & plug it straight in. As i said, chances are it wont solve your issues, at all

www.asus.com
Ports
1 x RJ11 for ADSL
4 x RJ45 for 10/100/Gigabits BaseT for LAN
LED Indicator
Power, ADSL, Internet, WLAN, LAN x 4

The whole issue could just be a simple issue of wifi interference, wifi range & degradation through walls & the usual other wifi issues.
Or could just be bad/noisey adsl connection

How often does it drop off. Are you in the same room as the router, or how far away & how many walls/floors does the wifi go through to reach you
When it drops off, have a look at the ADSL & Internet lights on the router.
Is it just you having issues WITH THAT ROUTER (not issues in another building)
:thumbs: 		1101 (13337)
1397177 2015-03-26 00:02:00 It should be quite simple--- Couple of things you need to Know.

Plug in a Computer to the LAN port that's good and able to get on the internet to make sure its working, bring up a command prompt, type in ipconfig, <Press enter>, look for the IP address/ Gateway. Write down what it is.

Making sure the Network connection is set to Obtain automatically - Unplug the Lan cable from the Computer and plug the computer directly into one of the LAN ports on the back of the Router. Again do a ipconfig. log into the Router.(your internet WONT be working)

On the Left under Advanced, disable the DHCP server - Further down you need to change the IP Pool to the same range of IP addresses the Actual schools router is using. Page 34 Of the Manual. Which can be downloaded from www.asus.com

NOW is where it can come 'tricky" it depends if you are given Static IP addresses or if the range of IP addresses have been set. Most Routers can issue up to 254 Different IP Addresses, BUT some are restricted to a set range so without knowing you could be setting up and try to use a blocked IP.

Also explained www.tomshardware.com Click See Full Content on the left of that page.

Once the DHCP has been disabled on the ASUS, and the router set to the same IP range as the original router, the ASUS is plugged into any one of the 4 LAN ports, and all going well - instant Access Point, with your own wireless, but actually running through the Schools router.

Of course this may be completely against the IT departments liking and they would notice if there's another wireless suddenly appear, and its reasonably easy to track where its coming from with the right commands -- so you may get in the sh1t. ;)

Using the excuse the IT department hasn't fixed the original problem wont really cut it, although it may prompt them to do something when they discover others are going to use a work around.

Thank you for such a great reply. I will try this asap, can you explain the static ip address part. Didn't understand that. Thanks 		kas (17352)
1397178 2015-03-26 00:07:00 Its being complicated more than need be. :2cents:

Looks at the actual product page (could be wrong, didnt spend much time on it)
Its a modem router not just a simple access point (there is no WAN port), so it probably wont even be connected to the universities network. Could just be a bog standard internet connection.
Plug your laptop directly into the yellow lan ports. If you have can then get internet via network cable (without your wifi on) , then its so easy.... buy another wifi router & plug it straight in. As i said, chances are it wont solve your issues, at all

www.asus.com
Ports
1 x RJ11 for ADSL
4 x RJ45 for 10/100/Gigabits BaseT for LAN
LED Indicator
Power, ADSL, Internet, WLAN, LAN x 4

The whole issue could just be a simple issue of wifi interference, wifi range & degradation through walls & the usual other wifi issues.
Or could just be bad/noisey adsl connection

How often does it drop off. Are you in the same room as the router, or how far away & how many walls/floors does the wifi go through to reach you
When it drops off, have a look at the ADSL & Internet lights on the router.
Is it just you having issues WITH THAT ROUTER (not issues in another building)
:thumbs:

A previous member did say that the router supports wan when updated to a beta firmware. The router is directly outside my door which is 3 meters and yet it still drops out and literally every minute that happens. It does not reconnect its self i have to reconnect by disconnecting from that network and reconnecting. Yes no other issues anywhere else just in this building and as a friend is living in a different block but with the same internet service,he is getting the same problem which leads me to believe it is there whole network not just that router itself. 		kas (17352)
1397179 2015-03-26 00:16:00 It should be quite simple--- Couple of things you need to Know.

Plug in a Computer to the LAN port that's good and able to get on the internet to make sure its working, bring up a command prompt, type in ipconfig, <Press enter>, look for the IP address/ Gateway. Write down what it is.

Making sure the Network connection is set to Obtain automatically - Unplug the Lan cable from the Computer and plug the computer directly into one of the LAN ports on the back of the Router. Again do a ipconfig. log into the Router.(your internet WONT be working)

On the Left under Advanced, disable the DHCP server - Further down you need to change the IP Pool to the same range of IP addresses the Actual schools router is using. Page 34 Of the Manual. Which can be downloaded from www.asus.com

NOW is where it can come 'tricky" it depends if you are given Static IP addresses or if the range of IP addresses have been set. Most Routers can issue up to 254 Different IP Addresses, BUT some are restricted to a set range so without knowing you could be setting up and try to use a blocked IP.

Also explained www.tomshardware.com Click See Full Content on the left of that page.

Once the DHCP has been disabled on the ASUS, and the router set to the same IP range as the original router, the ASUS is plugged into any one of the 4 LAN ports, and all going well - instant Access Point, with your own wireless, but actually running through the Schools router.

Of course this may be completely against the IT departments liking and they would notice if there's another wireless suddenly appear, and its reasonably easy to track where its coming from with the right commands -- so you may get in the sh1t. ;)

Using the excuse the IT department hasn't fixed the original problem wont really cut it, although it may prompt them to do something when they discover others are going to use a work around.

Is there anyway i can find out what range of ip addresses the school is using? 		kas (17352)
1397180 2015-03-26 01:22:00 How is that router connected to the network ?
is the adsl port/plug used: if so its just a generic modem connection (probably)
perhaps that router is setup in some sort of repeater/mesh mode ?

If you think its the whole network that has issues, then there is really no fix you can do yourself anyway.

get together as many users as possible, and on mass, email IT support,university management & the student association with your concerns
If you are paying for wifi/internet, make it known to IT that it is not fit for purpose , and demand a refund of all the money you have paid . 		1101 (13337)
1397181 2015-03-26 02:08:00 Just had a bit of a look at the old thread and the Asus support page. My info is almost 2 years out of date. My how time files I had no Idea I'd had the router that long (makes it the longest running stable router I've ever owned). Anyway it seems WAN functionality has been in the official firmware for some time and access point mode was added at some point as well. I can't help you with configuring it but if it has recent firmware it should definitely be capable of being an access point.

If you need firmware you can find it here www.asus.com Flash at your own risk. 		dugimodo (138)
1397182 2015-03-26 02:12:00 My take on this is he has an ethernet port in his room, there is no need for a WAN port. I also would doubt they are using ADSL/VDSL. It will be a standard Ethernet connection back to a switch. Alex B (15479)
1397183 2015-03-26 03:28:00 In order to plug a router into the ethernet port and use it as a switch or access point the router being connected needs to have WAN functionality. It's a fairly common thing to see a wan port on a router for just this reason and any router without a DSL modem has to have one but for combination modem/router devices it's less common.

There's no need for any of this, the OP can just use an ethernet cable. That doesn't mean it not worth trying for more convenient internet access though and his N55U does appear to be capable of it if the existing network setup will allow it.

Sounds like the supplied Wi-Fi just needs fixing really though. 		dugimodo (138)
1397184 2015-03-26 09:45:00 At my University hall, we have an ethernet jack in the wall. The computer works plugged directly into it once you login to ResNet. Now what the issue with plugging the router in *after* already connecting the computer, is that you are only allowed one MAC address - which is why I got an error when plugging the router in. So the work around is to clone the router mac address with the PC and plug it in and works perfectly. Ethernet in wall -> WAN port in router, >wired back to computer using LAN port. sahilcc7 (15483)
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