how to connect routers on same network

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NOTE: if you can properly design a network you'll avoid the headaches that come with double NAT'ing and running out of RAM for address tables, DHCP failing, etc. *BUT* in a pinch this video will teach you the ropes on how to daisy chain multiple routers on the same network and it can be reliable depending on the hardware limitations. Just know that any IP address *CANNOT* exist more than once on the same network.

Connecting two wired networks using a WiFi link (a wireless link between the two routers) as a wireless bridge can extend Ethernet over the air. Client mode: Connect two wired networks using two wireless routers (unbridged). Connect your PC to either a LAN port on your router device, or to the default open Wi-Fi network on it. Use a LAN port of a node to connect it to an existing network, that is, the LAN port of a router, switch, or other node.

Generally, you would use a routers WAN port to hook it up to the existing network, either the LAN port of the first or uplink router, or the switch connected to a router box. Connect the WAN port on your second router to a LAN port on the main router, either directly or via the home networks hardwired connection. To perform the configuration, grab an Ethernet cable and plug one of those cables into a LAN port of the main router, where you get the Internet connection.

Make sure that the primary router is connected to the modem first with the Ethernet cable and then use the other Ethernet cable to connect your PC to the router. Just remember that you will have to connect your routers together using an Ethernet cable unless they specifically support doing so in which case you'll be limited to their make and model compatibility. No matter what networking configuration you are using, if you need to have your routers connected together, but the ports you have to use are different.

Most home networks feature a combo modem/router that has 4 or 5 Ethernet ports on the back to allow for a wired connection. In hybrid wireless/wired backhaul configurations, you are better off having your wireless satellite directly connected to your router, or your wired satellite and then to your router. A second router is also helpful when most clients in a house are wireless, but some Ethernet devices in one room (such as gaming consoles and file-sharing servers) will benefit from a wired configuration because their antennas are usually poorly designed.

If you have a big house, or even just a big home network with lots of devices, adding a second router not only improves both wired and wireless coverage, it can improve your overall performance when properly implemented. Or, you can use the second wireless router as a switch to add additional Ethernet ports to the home network. If your home is wired for Ethernet, and you need great wireless coverage and Internet access anywhere on your home network, consider using the second router as an access point in AP mode if it's supported (AP). Setting up the second WiFi router as a WiFi range extender somewhere in the center of the house will provide wireless connectivity anywhere in the home, with no need to have a wired ethernet connection to the main router. But note that a wireless extender is NOT the same as wireless mesh and does come with its own subset of challenges.

The second router can either be configured to serve as a range extender, possibly mesh like Asus's AiMesh or can be configured to share the same SSID as your primary router (not recommended unless it supports mesh mode), meaning that devices in your network will connect to whatever router provides the strongest signal. The routers could be split in that wired devices will still connect to the primary router, while all wireless devices would connect to the second router. The second router could just be used to expand an existing WiFi connection, significantly and providing a solid wireless connection for those distant devices as well.

Depending on the configuration you may need to disable DHCP and change the IP address of any additional router or it can cause a TON of weird problems. Also consider updating the firmware to the latest version as it may fix existing issues and increase security . In the event that the latest update is more than a year old, you may want to consider replacing that device due to its lack of security from the manufacturer. some Hardware may be supported using third-party firmware like Merlin, DD-WRT, openlede, tomato and gargoyle But again, that is all dependent on what Hardware you have and if the chipsets are supported and goes well beyond the scope of this video.

[dannyl]

@1:29 if you have 2 separate network ids (192.168.10.x and 192.168.0.x with /24 mask) you cant see a host on either network from the other network in either direction. Also this video should be called how to connect an access point or mesh network. One reason for setting up 2 routers on the same network is so you can have 2 separate networks sharing one internet connection. Setting up an access point or mesh leaves you with the same network.

[thomasjones]

Does that mean I have to port forwarding on both of them? Or will the new one cancel out the old port forwarding?

[EEZYEEEE]

Hey, thanks for the video. If my modem is a modem/router combo and I have two additional routers (same brand) that I want to use to extend the modems wifi signal to other parts of the house, how do I set it up so they all share the modems same SSID? The goal is to extend the coverage of the modems wifi and prevent from having to join different SSIDS throughout the house. Taking it a step further, will the users device (iPhone) just jump to the stronger signal automatically? Thanks a bunch!

[woodywoods]

Hi I have done all you have said and it works really good I can connect my laptop and my phone on the second router and my firestick but I can't get my smart plugs to connect at all they only connect to the frist router which is upstairs and I really need them to connect to the second router which is downstairs any help would be very much appreciated

[muhammadakramakram]

Can LAN to wan connect of two different manufacturer router be possible if wan firewall will be zero

[rickyclerk]

Great video. I have the exact problem you describe at 1:35 with the double NAT situation. Do you have a video on this already ? I've tried bridging and halting dhcp but nothing works. I need the second router to perform as normal. These networks are separated by 700 feet of fibe optics..
Thanks !

[almuhairi_ue]

Thank you for this valuable information.❤ I have a main router and I would like to be connected to the second router without having to connect to the main router. So, is this possible because I want to dedicate a router to games only?

[bzldzl]

The user manual of my Netgear R7900P router says that if you want to use the R7900P in AP mode then plug in the RJ45 cable coming from the primary router in to the "internet" port of R7900P. If I do this (as per user manual) am I creating a double NAT situation even if I chose AP mode in the R7900P setup page? How do I check if I am in a double NAT situation?

[tongvang]

Just disable everything on your 2nd router and allow it to bridge and use ssid from first router and thats it. It wont give you 2 ssid to switch automatically and only one router is the main one regulating the dhcp while the 2nd one just gives extra coverage.

[BudgetTechUKYT]

Love this! I prefer to put them on the same network and use my WAN Router as my Gateway... I then do Aggressive roaming so that it acts as a "Mesh"

[MultiGoodriddance]

Hi. Just curious... Are there any safety/security features to having 2 routers? And if so what would those be?

[SuggsMB]

Yep just as I expected. Impossible for anyone who is not a computer expert to do. 😂 thanks for letting me know I definitely have to call a professional.

[SPXLabs]

Thanks for explaining things out really well. Also idk how we can’t hear that ac unit blowing in the background. It’s so quiet!

[JOIHIINI]

Hey maybe you can help me because im trying to do this with seperate networks off of the same modem. I have 4 bedrooms rented out in my house and it is 4 stories. I want to run 3 seperate extenders to the seperate bedrooms and give each tenant their own seperate wifi network. Is there a way i can accomplish this without ip conflict? My modem has its own wireless built in and 4 lan ports. I dont know if i should jse the modem wifi as access point 1 or if i should instead do 4 routers and shut the modem wifi off. Is this possible to do? I was planning on doing a hardwire setup with each lan port off the modem serving the wan port of each individual router rather than bridging 1 router to the next.

[blue-xbcq]

no problems with 2x/3x NAT doing banking transactions. NAT involves intensive cpu and memory processes. Turn a router into an AP is a waste of resources ( basically acts as a dumb switch ). Just ~12 IoT can crash a router with NAT on.

[andrewgeorgelang]

Very nice explanation. So easy to follow along. Thanks for sharing man 👍

[waygo-fhlc]

That is about the worst and most confusing Explanation I have ever heard on how to set up multiple routers on a home network. Most people will not have a clue as to what you are talking about. If you want to teach someone something, you need to be able to bring it down to a level and use terminology that a layperson can understand. You have to assume that the people or person you are trying to teach, knows nothing about the subject and explain in simple terms how to do something. I have no doubt that you know your subject inside out but unfortunately, you don't seem to be able to explain things so that the ordinary man in the street can understand. You have to realise, the people who come on this channel, have come here to learn how to do something they are not familiar with and it is your role as a "Teacher" to tell them in terms they will understand. I am a karate instructor and when a newcomer joins my class, I teach them at a level they will comprehend; I don't instruct a white belt using blue belt techniques and terminology.

[pacman]

What if the 2 routers that your hooking up to the main router are both linksys should I plug in the ethernet port or the other ports. I looked and both ip adress are different on the 2 routers I ran I would like to make it so it's the right connection I am using the linksys app

[TheGhungFu]

I want to use the second router's USB port to put shares (media sharing, FTP, samba) that will be accessible on the first router's network. Configured as an access point, it won't allow those shares to be created and deployed.The second router, wired connection to the primary router, is to be in a fireproof gunsafe in a concrete room, , shares for backups and important stuff in case of fire or other disaster. I don't like cloud or other offsite storage, especially since our internet kind of sucks.
What to do? Double NAT and porting seems like a pain. I would just login to the second router's wifi but the signal from inside a steel firesafe in a concrete root cellar just won't work. Not into the expense of a good NAS since I already have the routers.
Funny problem, eh?
Thanks for the channel!

[djacirjr]

Sure, here's the corrected and clearer version of your text:

I currently have an Asus AiMesh network, but I'm encountering issues with my IoT devices, especially light switches, disconnecting multiple times throughout the day. There are approximately 70 devices connected in total. I'm considering purchasing a Cisco router connected to the Asus intranet to establish a separate 2GHz network for the smart devices, aiming to reduce the number of connected clients on the AiMesh network.