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2 routers combine them to one modem network? increase range?
#1
20 Nov 2012 @ 4:29
tjschotz1
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okay i got new router/modem the mortorola surfboard extreme sbg650
but the wifi range isnt great can i combine the linsksys router ,make it to one network to boost the wifi range?
but the wifi range isnt great can i combine the linsksys router ,make it to one network to boost the wifi range?
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#3
23 Nov 2012 @ 6:49
Originally posted by ddp:they both are wireless, my motorola modem/router has the cable internet going to it , and i dont know how to set up the secound router (linksys wireless router) to make a stronger network with bigger wifi range
is the linksys wired or wireless?
#4
24 Nov 2012 @ 0:16
Originally posted by tjschotz1:still wondering how i do this
Originally posted by ddp:they both are wireless, my motorola modem/router has the cable internet going to it , and i dont know how to set up the secound router (linksys wireless router) to make a stronger network with bigger wifi range
is the linksys wired or wireless?
#5
24 Nov 2012 @ 3:33
JST1946
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http://www.labnol.org/internet/connect-two-routers/13517/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfHT6FNkHzQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfHT6FNkHzQ
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#6
29 Nov 2012 @ 16:16
Router 1 Setup
Make sure it is connected to the internet and setup like you normally have it you need to run RJ45 cable just a standard one from Router 1 to the second router.
Router 2
Disconnect router 1 from pc and connect router 2 to your pc or laptop, you need to login to the router configuration page and disable DHCP, setup your wireless network ect name / password. Save settings
Disconnect From pc and remove and plug the RJ45 cable from router 2 into router 1 this will feed Router 2 with the internet.
router should auto send out the internet with no extra configuring ect., you cant do it using wireless it has to have a RJ45 cable between the two.
you should have two wireless networks in your house add them both to your devices and they will bounce between the two of them :)
Make sure it is connected to the internet and setup like you normally have it you need to run RJ45 cable just a standard one from Router 1 to the second router.
Router 2
Disconnect router 1 from pc and connect router 2 to your pc or laptop, you need to login to the router configuration page and disable DHCP, setup your wireless network ect name / password. Save settings
Disconnect From pc and remove and plug the RJ45 cable from router 2 into router 1 this will feed Router 2 with the internet.
router should auto send out the internet with no extra configuring ect., you cant do it using wireless it has to have a RJ45 cable between the two.
you should have two wireless networks in your house add them both to your devices and they will bounce between the two of them :)
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