2 Routers Conflicting?

[Zoom123]

Hello,

I have a Router (with 4port switch + Wi-Fi) in one room. I need to have a switch and WiFi in another room. Should I install another such router in this room, or having 2 routers in the same network could create some conflicts?

I guess having just a switch with Wi-Fi (with no router) in the second room would be better, but such products don't seem to be very popular (if the exist at all). Or maybe there is a way to disable to router part from a device?

Thanks!

 

[drebo]

Just disable DHCP on the second router and ignore the WAN port. If you have cabling between the two rooms already, plug the cable in to one of the LAN ports.

 

[Zoom123]

Thanks! I read somewhere that I also have to set manually the IP of the second router. Is that needed?

 

[alfa147x]

Thanks! I read somewhere that I also have to set manually the IP of the second router. Is that needed?

Not if DHCP is disabled on it

Remember to use the LAN ports on the 2nd router and leave the WAN port empty

 

[Zoom123]

Thanks!

 

[JackMDS]

Using a Wireless Router as a switch with an Access Point - http://www.ezlan.net/router_AP.html


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[Zoom123]

Thanks! Very useful

 

[sonoma1993]

Not if DHCP is disabled on it

Remember to use the LAN ports on the 2nd router and leave the WAN port empty

depending on what make and model both routers are, he might have to change the IP address of the 2nd router. If both routers come default set to 192.168.1.1, it's going to cause some issues.

 

[alfa147x]

depending on what make and model both routers are, he might have to change the IP address of the 2nd router. If both routers come default set to 192.168.1.1, it's going to cause some issues.

Oh well in my experience I never had to... but I always thought the GUI on the 2nd router was useless once DHCP was disabled.

Well I was wrong to give advice :\

 

[RebateMonger]

You'll want to manually set the IP address of the second router. Set the IP address and Subnet Mask to values in the same subnet as the rest of your network, but outside of the range of addresses handed out by your other router's DHCP server.

Then take a piece of tape and a pen and write the IP/Subnet Mask as well as the router's UserName/password on the router so you won't lose them. While you are at it, put a piece of tape over the WAN port of that router, too, so you won't accidentally plug something into it.