Connecting 2 routers? HOW?

[apaxfrenzy]

Greetings!

About a year ago, I bought my trusty SMC Barricade 4-Port router and a couple of months ago, my dad wanted to go wireless so he ordered a Netgear 4-port plus Wireless router. I really didn't think much about it, I figured it would work fine. Well, this Netgear isn't as trusty as the SMC I have (in my opinion). Anyway, I was wanting to switch back to my SMC and somehow connect that to the Netgear so I can actually STAY connected (something the Netgear doesn't seem to do). Anyway, moving along...

My actual question is, when it comes to connecting the Netgear into my SMC router, would it be best to just plug it into to one of the regular 4 ports or should I plug it into the "Uplink" port (which is for hubs, etc). And also, what is the difference exactly?

Much appreciation to anyone who can provide me any HELP. Thanks alot! Peace! <\\>< (Dave)

 

[JackMDS]

Internet Modem to SMC WAN port.

SMC set the way it was a year ago.

Netgear using Regular Port should be connected to SMC Regular Port. (WAN input on Netgear no to be used). DHCP, or and any other filter Off.

Netgear IP address has to be set the same subnet as SMC, but outside of the SMC DHCP range.

Example: SMC IP - 198.168.123.254, DHCP - 198.168.123.1 - 198.168.123.50

Then, Netgear own IP should be set 198.168.123.60


You can use the 3 remaining regular port on the Netgear to plug more Network computers.

 

[DirtylilTechBoy]

I don't think there is a real difference between a regular port and uplink, other than the label. I would use one as a router, and the other as a switch(just disable routing services, aka dhcp, nat, etc.) I would use the trusty one as the router, and the other as a switch. That way the gateway stays up, and any downtime with the wireless router serves as downtime only for those on the wireless lan.

Then again, I could be stupid.

 

[JackMDS]

oops.

 

[apaxfrenzy]

oops what?

 

[skyking]

I don't think there is a real difference between a regular port and uplink

On a switch or hub, that is true. I think in this case it was called an uplink port, but was really a WAN port on a router. You definitely want to leave it unused on the second device in your chain.