A wireless access point is a device that allows your computer to connect to the Internet over a wireless network.
Adding your access point to the Xfinity router is very simple if you follow the quick steps how to add access point to Xfinity router.
- Before starting, make sure you have a standard Ethernet cable to connect your devices to the computer.
- Reset your access point to factory defaults and assign a new password to your access point.
- The SSID of your access point should be the same as your router.
- Next, connect your router to your computer using a standard Ethernet cable.
- On your computer, open the default browser and enter your router’s IP address in the address bar. Press the Enter key to access your router’s login portal.
- You can identify your router’s IP address on its label.
- On the router’s login portal, enter the router login credentials to access the configuration page.
- Navigate to the Wireless section and make sure that the Enable Wireless option is selected.
- Also, check if the Wireless Mode has been set to Access Point.
- Besides, you can leave the Wireless Mode as Auto.
- Disable the DHCP server and save the applied settings. Disconnect your router from the computer.
- Next, connect the router to your wireless access point using an Ethernet cable.
- The Ethernet cable from the router should be connected to the Internet port of your access point.
- Ensure that you have properly connected your modem to the router.
- Connect the access point to an electrical outlet.
- Once you have powered on your access point, connect it to your computer and check if you have a standard Internet connection.
- If you have difficulties regarding how to add access point to Xfinity router, contact our technical support team for remote assistance.