To connect two routers, you will require two routers, active internet connection. Here is how it will be done:. Now you wish to add a second router with Wi-Fi, so it will be:. Once you finish performing the process above, all the devices connected via Router No. To implement this method , the first thing you should do is to disable DHCP, a dynamic host configuration protocol in router No. Do as follows:. Once you accomplish the steps above, disconnect the PC and connect router no.
You can disable WiFi on your main router and enable it only on your second router. Not Helpful 23 Helpful OpenVPN is probably the answer to either question, though. If you're looking to connect to a commercial VPN service to gain anonymity, then the service provider will have to answer your question.
If you intend to set up a server so you can remotely access your main computer, OpenVPN will do anything you need -- it's free and a fully-featured, enterprise-grade solution.
To set it up, you'll need to open port UDP on your router and point it at your server. Not Helpful 10 Helpful My secondary router for wireless repeating asks for a base station MAC address, can anyone assist? You need to make sure your computer is directly connected to the base station, not one of the satellites and access the base stations config page at It will be in hexadecimal numbers 0-f and will look something like this: xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx. Not Helpful 15 Helpful Use a mobile device to check for congestion on whichever channel you have it set to article recommends channel Another distinct possibility is bug-ridden firmware on your router.
To remedy that, check for updated firmware from the manufacturer's website. Upload the latest firmware available onto your router, even if it's the same version already on there.
Not Helpful 7 Helpful You need two modems, as well as two routers. And you will most likely have to pay for all of them. Not Helpful 24 Helpful If I go to a hotel with wi-fi, can I install my own router off their wi-fi to get added security? How would I do that? It's a complicated task but yes it can be done. All you have to do is login to your router's configuration pages and connect your Router to their WiFi network.
Assuming you have your VPN connection pre-configured your router will automatically tunnel all your network traffic via your VPN Server. Your devices may be required to connect via wired medium to your router.
Not Helpful 1 Helpful 5. I am also supposed to enter a Gateway address there. What can I do? This will be Not Helpful 0 Helpful 2. Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. Related wikiHows How to. How to. About This Article. Written by:. Co-authors: Updated: October 15, Categories: Router Networking Devices.
Article Summary X 1. Italiano: Collegare Due Router. Deutsch: Zwei Router mit einander verbinden. Bahasa Indonesia: Menghubungkan Dua Router. Nederlands: Twee routers met elkaar verbinden. Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 3,, times. I had him keep his old router just in case he might need it in the future.
He recently built a detached garage and so he asked if it would be possible to set up a couple WiFi cameras in the new garage. I was able to use his old router in the garage which we connected via Ethernet cable to the new router we had installed in his home last year. Following these detailed instructions made it very easy to accomplish this task successfully. Rated this article:. More reader stories Hide reader stories. Is this article up to date? Cookies make wikiHow better.
By continuing to use our site, you agree to our cookie policy. Adam Thurman Mar Irving Gohard Jul 17, I have an Ethernet cable installed through the walls with which I can interconnect the two routers.
I wanted devices connected wireless to either router to be able to work as together as a Windows HomeGroup home network for printer and file sharing.
I'd been chasing the approach of wireless bridging, but this article has explained that's not what I need, I need the LAN-to-LAN setup as explained here.
Thank you! Eric J. Jul 9, It was easy to follow. Perhaps the best aspect of this article was that it showed multiple configuration choices. That helped me see the trade-offs and choose, and also gave me confidence that the article was comprehensive and I don't need to spend another hour searching elsewhere for more details.
Pavel Hrabina Aug 29, Manuel Estrada Apr 11, Make sure both routers are set to use WPA2 which is likely to be the case out of the box. You may also want to make sure both are set to use the same password for ease of use; just make sure it is something secure that cannot be easily guessed to help avoid any unauthorized access.
The configuration of the second router is now complete, so you can place it in an area of your home where you want it to repeat the signal provided by the primary router. If there is a direct line-of-sight between both routers, you should find the second router receives the strongest signal compared to any walls being in the way.
Setting up a second router on your home network is relatively easy, but there are a few alternatives that will achieve the same result of extending your network, but without any router, IP address or DHCP configuration being needed. You may want to instead look at adding a network switch instead of a second router.
Switches come vary in terms of the number of available Ethernet ports they can add to your network and the type: managed or unmanaged.
For a Wi-Fi network, you may want to consider simply adding a wireless access point rather than an additional router. These can help extend wireless coverage throughout your home and only use a single LAN port on your primary router. Home Network Geek is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.
Terms and Conditions. Privacy Policy. Contents hide. Setting up a Second Router Using Ethernet 1. Connecting to the Primary Router. Logging in to the Primary Router. Configuring the Second Router. Change the Wireless Channels. Position the Routers. Connect the Routers.
Setting up a Second Router Using Wireless 1. Is Your Equipment Even Compatible?
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