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I have a Verizon-branded Actiontec MI424WR-GEN2 Wireless router. I already have a firewall/router at my network's perimeter. How can I attach the MI424WR-GEN2 as a second wireless access point for my home network?

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Several steps are needed:

  1. Under Firewall Settings -> General, set the firewall to Minimum Security (Low): enter image description here

  2. Under Firewall Settings -> Remote administration, set check the box for Allow Incoming WAN Access to Web-Management -> Using Primary HTTP Port (80). Also check both boxes under Diagnostic Tools:

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  1. Under My Network -> Network Connections, click on edit for the first entry, then click Settings:

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Then, ensure Internet Protocol is set to Obtain an IP Address Automatically, DNS Server is set to Obtain DNS Server Address Automatically, and IP Address Distribution is set to Disabled

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  1. Under Wireless Settings -> Basic Security Settings, set the SSID to the same name as your other Access Point:

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  1. Under Wireless Settings -> Advanced Security Settings, set the security to WPA2 and set a password

Loose reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mc3-AKm7yaY

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