[lunixbochs]

If you're stuck in a situation where you need to use a generic router as a wireless bridge or ethernet switch:

1. Give it a static IP on your local network (so you can find the web interface after step 2).

2. Disable DHCP on the router.

3. Plug your network into a LAN port on the router, instead of the WAN port.

Your router is now a dumb switch and access point. This works with most routers. While it can still technically route traffic to its WAN port, there's nothing plugged in there and it won't assume gateway status with no DHCP server.