Linking Two Routers: Maximizing Your Network for Better Wi-Fi and Resource Access

Ready to take your network to the next level? Learn how to connect two routers within one network for amplified Wi-Fi coverage and seamless resource sharing. Our expert guide walks you through the process step-by-step, ensuring that you can boost your network performance and collaboration capabilities. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your network experience!

Linking Two Routers: Maximizing Your Network for Better Wi-Fi and Resource Access

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How to Connect Two Routers to One Network, Boost Wi Fi and Share Resources 🌐

Why Would You Combine Several Routers Into One Network?

In some situations, one router may be insufficient to build a network or provide high-quality Wi-Fi coverage. It means that it may be unable to provide the desired Wi-Fi coverage area or may not have the number of ports required for the devices that are connected to such network. Some rooms or premises may appear to be beyond the range of your router’s Wi-Fi signal. This situation is well-known to people who dealt with the task of building a Wi-Fi network in a large house, apartment or an office consisting of many rooms. If it happens, additional equipment has to be installed to extend the network to the desired coverage. And it’s not that difficult as it may seem.

There are several ways of doing it which we are going to discuss in this article:

  • The first variant is connecting two or more routers with a cable. You will have to lay the cable from one router to the other(s). Doing it is not always convenient, but it is the most stable and reliable way to get them connected. If you want a steadily operating network with high speed for a number of devices, the routers should use cable connection.
  • The second variant is connecting the routers by Wi-Fi. In this case, the bridge connection (WDS) is used, or the repeater mode. In fact, they are the same, but these settings are implemented differently in routers by different manufacturers.
Why Would You Combine Several Routers Into One Network?

So, here is the starting point. We have the main router connected to the Internet, and it broadcasts a Wi-Fi network. We need to install one more router, for example, in another room or on another floor. This second router will kind of boost the Wi-Fi network provided by the main router and help to extend the same network so that it covers more distant premises.

The second router can be connected to the main router by cable or Wi-Fi.

Let’s have a closer look at both connection methods.

How to Connect Routers by Wi-Fi?

Most often, routers are connected by Wi-Fi, and it seems natural as it spares you the efforts for laying cables and drilling holes through the walls.

In my case, the main router is TP-link TL-WR841N. It broadcasts a Wi-Fi network with the name hetmansoftware.

TP-link TL-WR841N

Please bear in mind that the router we are going to connect to in the bridge mode should be configured already. That is, the Internet connection should be up and running, with the Wi-Fi network being broadcast.

There is a special article on how to configure a router and a detailed video guide to help you find your way through the process. You are welcome to view these materials for better understanding.

TP-link TL-WR841N

Before you move on to configure the second router, it is necessary to change the settings of the main router’s wireless network so that the channel for this network will be static instead of automatic.

For example, if your main router is another TP-Link, you can change the channel in the settings, by visiting the Wireless tab. In the field Channel specify a static channel. For example: 1, or 9, anything. Save the settings.

TP-link TL-WR841N

Now that the static channel has been set, you can exit the main router’s settings.

Let’s configure the router that will operate in the WDS mode. In my case, the specific model being used is TР-Link Archer C20. Go to the router settings.

TP-link Archer C20

For starters, you need to change the IP address of the second router. You have to avoid the situation of having two devices with the same IP addresses within one network. For example, if the main router has the IP address 192.168.0.1, and the other router also has the address 192.168.0.1, the two addresses will be in conflict. Go to the tab Network / LAN. In the field IP address change the last digit – say, put 2 instead of 1. Or, as in my case, change it from 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.0.2. Save the modified settings.

TP-link Archer C20

Why should you do it this way? You need to know the IP address of the main router which you are going to connect to. If it has the address 192.168.1.1, then the address for the router which you want to connect by WDS should be changed to 192.168.1.2. If the main router has the address 192.168.0.1, you should assign the other router the following address: 192.168.0.2. It is important to have both routers in one subnetwork.

Go to the settings again, but this time the IP address will be different – 192.168.0.2. The one you have specified before.

TP-link Archer C20

Go to the tab Wireless / Basic Settings. In the field Wireless Network Name you can specify the name of the second wireless network. In the field Channel, make sure you give the same channel that you have specified in the settings of the main router. In my case, the channel is 9.

TP-link Archer C20

Now check the box next to Enable WDS, and click on Scan.

TP-link

From the list, select the network that your router will get its Internet connection from. Click on the Connect link next to the network you have chosen.

TP-link

Now the only thing left to do is give the password to the main network in the Password field. Type it and click on the Save button.

TP-link

After rebooting, go to the second router’s settings again. While you are in the main page (the Status tab) look at the Wireless section. It should say Enabled in the line WDS Status. It means that the second router has already connected to the main router, and now it is supposed to broadcast Wi-Fi.

TP-link

However, the Internet connection will be available by Wi-Fi only, and if you connect devices to the router (operating in the WDS mode) with a cable, they will not be able to go online.

To set up this function properly, you should disable DHCP server for the router which has the WDS bridge configured – that is, for the router which is the secondary one in my case. It is also necessary to have its local IP address in the same subnetwork where the primary (main) router belongs to.

That is why you should enter the DHCP menu of the secondary router and disable this function.

TP-link

This is the last step in getting two routers connected by Wi-Fi.

Find the right location to place the second router there so that it falls within the effective range of the main router. Set the desired name for the wireless network and a password. We have already described this step in detail in our article about configuring Wi-Fi mode for a router.

How to Build a Network of Several Routers with a Cable Connection?

There are two ways to connect several routers into one network with a cable. They are as follows:

  • The so-called LAN/LAN connection. That is, building a network consisting of several routers by connecting their LAN ports with a network cable.

    LAN/LAN connection

  • And LAN/WAN connection. That is, building a network consisting of several routers by connecting the LAN port of the main router with the WAN/Internet port of the secondary router with a network cable.

    LAN/LAN connection

Let’s consider each one in detail.

Method 1. LAN/LAN Connection

In case of a LAN/LAN connection, take two routers and decide which one you want to use as the main device. Usually it is the router which receives the Internet connection cable from your Internet service provider.

Use a network cable to connect LAN ports of the main router with the additional (secondary) router.

Use a network cable to connect LAN ports of the main router with the additional (secondary) router.
Use a network cable to connect LAN ports of the main router with the additional (secondary) router.

Let’s suppose that we have already configured the Internet connection for the first router, so I will skip this step. If the main router does not have any Internet connection yet, fix this problem – just read our article on basic settings of a Wi-Fi router.

Connect to the first device

  • and check if it has DHCP server enabled. By default, it is usually enabled. To do it, go to the menu DHCP / DHCP Settings.

    TP-link. DHCP / DHCP Settings

  • If DHCP Server is disabled, enable it.

  • Don’t forget to save changes.

Then connect to the other device,

  • And disable DHCP Server, because it will receive all addresses from the main router. To do it, go to the menu DHCP / DHCP Settings.

    TP-link. DHCP / DHCP Settings

  • If DHCP Server is enabled, disable it.

  • In the section Network/ LAN change the IP address so that it doesn’t coincide with that of the main router. For example, change it to 192.168.0.2. Because the main router has 192.168.0.1

  • Save.

    TP-link

After rebooting the secondary router, it should be working in one network with the first (primary / main) one, Receive the Internet connection from it, and operate as an access point.

Method 2. LAN/WAN Connection

The second method of combining two routers into one network is with a network cable.

In case of a LAN/WAN connection, use a network cable to connect the LAN port of the main router with the WAN/Internet port of the other (secondary) router.

In case of a LAN/WAN connection, use a network cable to connect the LAN port of the main router with the WAN/Internet port of the other (secondary) router. .
In case of a LAN/WAN connection, use a network cable to connect the LAN port of the main router with the WAN/Internet port of the other (secondary) router.

Connect to the first device:

  • and check if it has DHCP server enabled. By default, it is usually enabled. To do it, go to the menu DHCP / DHCP Settings.

    TP-link. DHCP / DHCP Settings

  • If DHCP Server is disabled, enable it.

  • Don’t forget to save changes.

Then connect to the other device,

  • For the other device, go to the section Network / WAN and set the Connection Type as Dynamic IP. Save the changes.

    TP-link. Dynamic IP

  • In the DHCP section, leave DHCP Server enabled.

    DHCP

  • If you are planning to use LAN ports of the secondary router, make sure that their IP addresses do not come into conflict with the corresponding addresses of the primary router.

    That is, if your primary router operates within the range of 192.168.0.100 to 192.168.0.199, it is better to have the secondary router range from 192.168.0.200 to 192.168.0.299, but always within the main subnetwork.

  • Save.

After that, a separate access point can be launched for each of the routers. If you did everything right, both routers will have an Internet connection, operate within one network and be able to access network devices.

Those were all methods of connecting several routers to one network, wireless or wired.

If you have any questions while you are combining several routers into one network, you are welcome to ask by posting a comment.

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Questions and answers

  • Can two routers share resources when connected in one network?

    Yes, two routers can share resources when connected in one network. This is done by setting up a LAN-to-LAN connection between the two routers. This allows the two routers to act as a single network, allowing users to access resources from either router.

  • What is the difference between connecting two routers in series and parallel?

    When two routers are connected in series, the output of one router is connected to the input of the other router. This creates a chain of routers that all share the same data. When two routers are connected in parallel, each router has its own input and output and they are connected directly to each other. This allows for more bandwidth as both routers can process data independently.

  • Is it possible to connect two routers with different IP address ranges?

    Yes, it is possible to connect two routers with different IP address ranges. This can be done by configuring a static route on each router so that they can communicate with each other. The static route should specify the IP address of the other router, the network address and subnet mask of the other router, and the gateway address of the other router.

  • Can connecting two routers cause any network issues?

    Yes, connecting two routers can cause network issues, such as slow speeds, connection drops, and interference. If the two routers are not configured properly, they can interfere with each other and cause network problems. Additionally, if the two routers are not on the same network, they may not be able to communicate with each other.

  • What is the benefit of using a second router as an access point?

    The benefit of using a second router as an access point is that it can expand the range of your wireless network, allowing you to connect more devices to your existing network. This is especially useful if you have a larger home or office space with multiple floors or rooms. Additionally, using a second router as an access point can help reduce wireless interference from other nearby networks, resulting in a stronger, more reliable connection.

Comments (66)

  • A Guide to Setup TP Link Extender
    A Guide to Setup TP Link Extender 23.02.2023 11:29 #
    Users setup TP Link extender because they aren’t satisfied with the internet range and performance of their existing router. By performing TP Link extender setup, your existing WiFi network will be extended and reach every nook and cranny of your house without signal drop.
    Reply
    • Hetman Software
      Hetman Software 23.02.2023 12:19 #
      Thank you for your comment
      Reply
  • Nikolay
    Nikolay 12.01.2023 08:32 #
    Hi, I would just to give my thanks for this article that you put out. I was under the assumption that the secondary router would automatically detect the channels for all of my bands. I spent a bit of time trying looking as to how to put the new router onto the main routers subnet and lo and behold, you not only helped me figure out how to do that, you also pointed out that I needed to specify the channels as well. After all was said and done, the new router is working exactly as expected. Thanks for the help with all of this, it really is appreciated.
    Reply
    • Hetman Software
      Hetman Software 12.01.2023 09:36 #
      Glad you liked it)
      Reply
  • Roeisha Salvacion
    Roeisha Salvacion 14.11.2022 11:16 #
    Hi, we've already connected the two routers via LAN/WAN but upon checking the second router only has 40mbps while the main router has 150mbps. What should I do for the two routers to have 150mbps speed?
    Reply
    • Hetman Software
      Hetman Software 14.11.2022 11:42 #
      Does your second router support 150 mbps ?
      Reply
  • Arslan
    Arslan 30.09.2022 11:09 #
    Hi i read your article about connecting two wifi routhers in same network. kindly guide me in this regards. i have two TP-link routers. I configured them in "Router Mode" as Router -1 LAN IP 192.168.18.1 whose WAN port is connected with Internet service provider and LAN port is connected with Router-2 WAN port having dynamic IP 192.168.18.2. mean while Router-2 LAN IP is 192.168.50.1. PC-2 connected with Router-2 ( 192.168.50.2) can ping PC-1 ( 192.168.18.3). internet is working fine on both PC. the problem is PC-1 is unable to ping PC-2. what i figured out is LAN IP can ping WAN IP but WAN IP is unable to ping LAN IPs . actually the above article is guided if i have to configure devices on same network. while due to large number of devices ( more than 254) on each side i have to configure two network addresses on routers ( 192.168.18.1 and 192.168.50.1). that is the problem start. WAN IP is unable to ping LAN IP
    Reply
    • Hetman Software
      Hetman Software 24.10.2022 15:07 #
      Thank you for the addition, If you have any questions, we are happy to answer them.
      Reply
  • A Raghuram
    A Raghuram 28.07.2022 08:20 #
    When a 2nd router is connected to the 1st, what happens to the Mac Filtering criteria specified in the 1st router ? Will I have to specify the same Mac Filtering criteria in both the routers to have it working ?
    Reply
  • Russell
    Russell 10.02.2022 20:53 #
    Hi there. Thank you so much for these instructions. I've set up a second router via the LAN to LAN method you recommended. It works for most devices but not all. I've noticed that the ones that work all connect via 5GHz. Any devices that connect via 2.4GHz connect but cannot access the internet. Are you able to suggest a course of action? Thank you so much!
    Reply
    • Vladislav Kuprienko
      Vladislav Kuprienko 11.02.2022 09:01 #
      Try doing a full router reset
      Reply
  • micres
    micres 6.02.2022 18:26 #
    this guy clearly has a limited knowledge about what he’s dealing with here, IP addresses don’t go above .255 in any octet and if you subtract the broadcast address which.can’t be used for an endpoint network device then it’s .254, he talks about ranges going up to .299 (doesn’t exist anywhere in any shape or form) and in the LAN/LAN scenario he does not even mention modifying the client DHCP IP range so as to omit the the statically allocated IPs to the two linked routers, he explained the rough idea behind these setups, but to configure it correctly so that it works as it should, you’ll need to do more research and educate yourself on the IPv4 (subnetting) addressing scheme
    Reply
    • Keith
      Keith 11.06.2022 21:31 #
      Hello. My phone is wonky and shits oompas so I meant to reply to the dude that had the good info in his comment about the whole 200-299 being wrong and it only goes to 254. Anyways. You seem like you have years of knowledge and have done a lot of reading on this subject. I try to but between my gf and my husky I dont get much learning time. Do you have an email I could contact you at for possible advice on what and where good information can be found? I tinker and set my network up ok like. Took me some trial and errors. What I have and its thy question is this. Two same kind routers nighthawk. I have one modem. A nas. A sonic router/security thing I havnt messed w yet. I have a ubiquity wireless bridge loccoM5 that I need to connect to a garage thats 500 feet maybe lees away. I have a work cisco vpn router thing that’s administered by my work and then an internet of things to connect to this wet dream of a network. My focus was security and also lessen rf exposure. I connected router one to modem. From There I connected to cisco router hard line into the internet port. I did the same to router two. I hard lined the nas to router ome. The nas secondary ethernet port I leave hanging for computer direct connect. Router one doesnt broadcast wifi cus I dont want it to. I want it to strictly deal w the hard lines and their traffic. Router two broadcasts and am able to ethernet connect to it. I have a 8 port switch that I did have hard lines to router one. But changed it to switch hard line connected to router 2. Router 2 connected hard line to router 1. Just clarifying. I have many questions. Just thought id lay down the beast first. My question is mostly security. My second router is on 10.0.0.1. Number one router is 192.168.1.1. Having them on two separate ip networks is more secure or the same in relation to people using their internet of things and surfing. I read about something remote cloud access for surfing the web keeping traffic away from most importantly my bill paying and buying shit and keeping my nas safe and unhacked. W the router being on a diff ip thing I cant access the nas easily. When the switch was hardlined tho I could. But w the switch connected to router 2 now it dont. Anyways. An email contact be cool or something. I have questions most people dont even think ever existed or possibly could exist. Therefore search engines can only help me as much as my ability to use the right wording for my queries. I can teach myself most things but when it comes to being a network admin and designer, having a teacher or similar to nudge me over that hump I’m stuck on would help. Thanks
      Reply
  • Rakesh
    Rakesh 30.01.2022 08:13 #
    HI, Mine is a small office consiting of sevral rooms spread across 8000 Sq Ft. I want my entire office to have wifi acrss every where with one ISP connection. We had plannned to wire them from Main ISP router to 7 different routers (All configured as repeters). Some of them will also be connected through wire to desktop computers to rpovide internet. We had planned to have a switch from main ISP router every switch will have a wifi router connected to it. My questions are: 1. Is it the right way of doing? 2. Which connection should we use? LAN-LAN or LAN-WAN? 3. Will there be a internet bandwidth drop from main router to the next and so on? If the banwidth drops hwo much percent drop we need to expect?
    Reply
  • Martin
    Martin 24.10.2021 20:34 #
    Hi. I have a fiber broadband, so I have ethernet cable coming out from the wall to the ISP router. I'd like to split that ethernet connection so I can connect second router for the separate network. How should I do it, if it's possible at all?
    Reply
  • neconnn
    neconnn 7.09.2021 16:26 #
    Interesting range from .200 to .299 :) Maybe is some kind of extended subnet ;)
    Reply
  • Greg V. Holyfield
    Greg V. Holyfield 17.07.2021 00:45 #
    Is it possible to connect two routers via psychokinesis and/or a combination of duct tape and piano wire? I have a religious objection to ethernet cables, and the subterranean concrete nuclear house I reside in makes connecting with anything in the next room a nightmare.
    Reply
  • Danny
    Danny 19.06.2021 19:54 #
    Sorry of this has been asked already. I have gone LAN to LAN and followed the setup instructions. It works great for a few days and then I loose internet and have to unplug the second router to get it back. If I plug the second router back in I will loose internet. I then go back in and reset everything and it will work for a few days again and do the same thing. Any ideas what I am missing?
    Reply
  • Mitchell Dowdy
    Mitchell Dowdy 19.04.2021 19:09 #
    my gatway is 802.11n and I wish to add 802.11ax; can I connect 2nd router to WAN, set to DHCP and run seperate and concurrent wifi signals with the updated or should I turn off gateway wifi and run 1 network?
    Reply
  • Susan
    Susan 17.03.2021 13:41 #
    my brain is stuck. I have a slightly different problem. I have a pc with no wifi capapbility but it does have a LAN port. I do not want to put this pc in the same room as my main router. Can I connect it to a second router through LAN and connect that router by wifi to my main internet-connected router, thereby accessing the internet? My brain says it should be possible but hardware might disagree. My second router is tp-link 841n, main is a very capable fritz
    Reply
    • Susan
      Susan 17.03.2021 15:04 #
      OK Sorted it! Yay. Great page by the way!
      Reply
      • George
        George 11.06.2022 10:56 #
        Hi Susan. Interesting. Did you use LAN/LAN or LAN/WAN connection?
        Reply
  • Nick Mosan
    Nick Mosan 16.03.2021 14:48 #
    Creating backups of your company file can protect your data from sudden data loss. Quickbooks also provides the features to create Quickbooks backup files within the application.
    Reply
  • Jjkdhf
    Jjkdhf 14.02.2021 15:53 #
    Spoiler: this solution is useles, it just doesn't work. Yes, I have one WAN network, second router works as a switch rather then a router. But I still have two separate WIFi networks and I specifically came here to learn how to make one Wifi Netowork.
    Reply
  • MUnteanu REmus
    MUnteanu REmus 7.02.2021 02:10 #
    Hello. What kind of cables shall be used to connect 2 routers ?
    Reply
    • Paskaperse
      Paskaperse 24.04.2021 21:07 #
      Ethernet cables.
      Reply
  • gokul
    gokul 2.02.2021 06:33 #
    i have two isp X and Y, X is always connected manually with the firewall and the switch. if there any network drops in X, then i moved to connect Y with switch and firewall manually.if there any possiblities that my pc's automatically withdraw internet.plz explain because i'm not well in networking
    Reply
  • Franklin
    Franklin 30.01.2021 15:31 #
    In which connection does the internet speed remain constant
    Reply
  • rodel
    rodel 27.01.2021 11:54 #
    hi sir thanks for tutorial , i have one question ,is it possible to provide internet connection in 2 routers via 1 router/modem ,im using LTE modem/router im planning to place routers in 2 houses 100 meter away from me. Id appreciate much your answer
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  • chris
    chris 23.01.2021 12:17 #
    if u set the second router with a static ip inside the range of the main network ( main router 192.168.1.1 2nd router 192.168.1.2) and disable dhcp in lan/wan the devices can share files normally and all use the dhcp server of the 1st router no matter if they are connected to. the way i see it is like lan/lan without having to use a lan port ( since wan is used )
    Reply
  • Erwin
    Erwin 23.12.2020 16:39 #
    LAN/WAN does not work if the modem has a different subnet then the router, my modem has IP address 192.168.1.1 and my router Archer C3200 has IP address 192.168.0.1, When i set the IP address from the router to 192.168.1.2 outside the range from the modem, the router reboots and goes back to the standard IP address 192.168.0.1 when i connect the cabel to the WAN port.
    Reply
  • Erwin
    Erwin 20.12.2020 22:17 #
    I did LAN/WAN but i cant login anymore in my 2nd router is this normal?
    Reply
    • Erwin
      Erwin 23.12.2020 17:12 #
      LAN/WAN does not work if the modem has a different subnet then the router, my modem has IP address 192.168.1.1 and my router Archer C3200 has IP address 192.168.0.1, When i set the IP address from the router to 192.168.1.2 outside the range from the modem press save, the router reboots and goes back to the standard IP address 192.168.0.1 when i connect the cabel to the WAN port. In LAN/LAN its works but when i connect the lan cable to the WAN port the router reboots and goes back to the standard IP.
      Reply
  • Ye Win Naing
    Ye Win Naing 7.10.2020 18:50 #
    In LAN-LAN connection. should I change mode on secondary router?
    Reply
  • SC
    SC 25.09.2020 03:35 #
    I am trying to decide between lan/lan & lan/wan I understand that lan/wan will not enable sharing of data files but I need to be able to connect a device to the secondary router via ethernet cable to utilise the internet for that device will that be possible with lan/lan connection
    Reply
  • Emil
    Emil 17.09.2020 15:35 #
    In LAN - WAN connection, what is LAN address of secondary router (assuming that main router is 192.168.0.1)?
    Reply
  • Rabinarayan Choudhury
    Rabinarayan Choudhury 5.09.2020 23:26 #
    In LAN _WAN connection, if the wifi credenntials and SSID remain same, will the devices automtically switch netweork as per signal strength. Also, if used as LAN_WAN and secondary as access point, turning off DHCP will cause any issue or not??
    Reply
  • DAVE SYLVESTER
    DAVE SYLVESTER 19.08.2020 07:03 #
    I'm concerned about my wife's computer being hacked by an employeer. Can I use a second router with a different address for my computer using the same modem?
    Reply
    • Igor Khomenko
      Igor Khomenko 20.08.2020 16:30 #
      Good afternoon, please clarify your question
      Reply
  • Mohammad
    Mohammad 7.08.2020 02:51 #
    I got issue where the internet connection on some devices and other not, on my second network on the other router. I think it can't get an IP address can you help me plz with that ?
    Reply
    • Andrey Mareev
      Andrey Mareev 11.08.2020 17:52 #
      Check the settings, re read the article
      Reply
  • Stremove.com
    Stremove.com 1.08.2020 06:52 #
    There should only be one DHCP server on your network. This DHCP server may be built in to your cable modem, DSL modem or router. If more than one device has DHCP enabled, you are likely to see address conflicts and have issues accessing the Internet or other resources on your network.
    Reply
    • Andrey Mareev
      Andrey Mareev 15.08.2020 15:03 #
      In LAN-LAN - one DHCP In LAN-WAN - two DHCP
      Reply
  • Tushar
    Tushar 31.07.2020 13:46 #
    1) Hi I have a ZTE router as my primary router. I used Lan/Lan method to connect the two routers. The issue is on my primary router the second port is connected to my camera's dvr which stops working after this and doesn't provided the connection to it and hence I am unable to watch it on my mobile app. 2) What if we don't turn off the DHCP on the second router ?
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    • Andrey Mareev
      Andrey Mareev 15.08.2020 14:37 #
      1) Try to use LAN-WAN connection 2) En Error
      Reply
  • Sajid
    Sajid 4.07.2020 09:48 #
    Is it possible to cut off the internet accessibility of the secondary router from the primary router settings?
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    • Andrey Mareev
      Andrey Mareev 7.07.2020 15:39 #
      No, only from the settings of the 2nd router
      Reply
  • Dave Sanders
    Dave Sanders 17.06.2020 00:33 #
    If I want to use the LAN ports on the 2nd router as well as Wifi connectivity for other devices which I want to be connected via CAT5 cables; will either LAN/LAN or LAN/WAN work.
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    • Andrey Mareev
      Andrey Mareev 17.06.2020 09:23 #
      LAN/LAN фтв LAN/WAN - will work, read the article and follow the instractions
      Reply
  • Devesh
    Devesh 31.05.2020 11:21 #
    my Lan-Lan connection was working great, then I changed ISP, they provided ZTE router, now when i switch on my secondary router, my devices are not getting IP address, seems ZTE is not able to assign IP through my second router. As of now, i created second network in my secondary, but i dont want to change wifi connection every time when i move my device from room 1 to room 2 (router 2 to router 1)
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    • Andrey Mareev
      Andrey Mareev 10.06.2020 14:31 #
      Change back
      Reply
  • Keshu
    Keshu 30.05.2020 02:03 #
    Can I connect two secondary routers to the main router which has three lan ports. Also can you please elaborate the difference between a lan/lan and lan/wan connection.
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    • Andrey Mareev
      Andrey Mareev 10.06.2020 14:33 #
      Why You need 3 routers? lan/lan - one network lan/wan - two networks
      Reply
  • nick
    nick 15.05.2020 21:02 #
    if my second router is stronger than the first, will it lose its superior capabilities when connected to the first, i.e. if the original router 1 does 700 mbps and router 2 does 2000 mbps, will router 2 be limited to 700 mbps
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    • Andrey Mareev
      Andrey Mareev 20.05.2020 23:00 #
      No
      Reply
  • Jake
    Jake 10.04.2020 21:18 #
    This is the best part of the whole article. Wonder how many people will follow these instructions and not be able to get it to work because of this..... That is, if your primary router operates within the range of 192.168.0.100 to 192.168.0.199, it is better to have the secondary router range from 192.168.0.200 to 192.168.0.299, but always within the main subnetwork.
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    • Andrey Mareev
      Andrey Mareev 11.04.2020 14:23 #
      Differently for different types of connections
      Reply
  • Mandeep Singh
    Mandeep Singh 11.02.2020 19:55 #
    i have ZTE router as my main router (192.168.1.1) and TP-link WR840N as AP (192.168.1.2). The DHCP range of main router is 192.168.1.4-254 I have connected both the routers using LAN-LAN cable. Also i have disabled the DHCP of my access point router Now, the AP router has access to the internet but the problem which i am facing is that my secondary router's config page is not accessible through main router's connected device and i am not able to inter-access network devices of both the routers.
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    • Andrey Mareev
      Andrey Mareev 13.02.2020 11:11 #
      Go to this IP 192.168.1.2, Look for information on the site of the manufacturer of routers specifically for such models
      Reply
  • Hamid
    Hamid 31.01.2020 07:00 #
    i have 20mbps speed..does it share the internet speed or it will give me separately 20mbps in both router?
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    • Andrey Mareev
      Andrey Mareev 31.01.2020 19:15 #
      No, splits the speed
      Reply
  • Alan
    Alan 13.01.2020 02:25 #
    Hi, thank for the tutorial. I have 2 questions. 1) in case that both routers are mobile, how do the routers authenticate (connect) when they move from an out-of-reach zone to a closer zone in which they can communicate? 2) can 2 secondary routers bridge to a primary router at the same time? In case not, how does the main router decide to which it connects? Id appreciate much your answer
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    • Andrey Mareev
      Andrey Mareev 13.01.2020 19:17 #
      It all depends on the number of LAN ports, if you connect LAN - WAN
      Reply
  • Shivang Thappa
    Shivang Thappa 8.01.2020 12:35 #
    In lan-lan connection, I am unable to access secondary router admin page using its ip address that I gave during setup. I was able to access it's admin page using same ip that I gave but as soon as I connect my secondary router to the internet, I can't access its admin page
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    • Andrey Mareev
      Andrey Mareev 12.01.2020 20:39 #
      Use the write IP address
      Reply
  • Hetman Software: Data Recovery
    Hetman Software: Data Recovery 29.07.2019 08:28 #
    Read about connecting two routers within one network, boosting Wi-Fi, shared resources. If you do have any questions, don't hesitate to contact our technical support service - we will be happy to help you.
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