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12-29-2012, 03:18 PM
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Networking multiple routers
We changed our Internet service a couple of months ago and they installed a new wireless modem/router. I am wondering if it possible to connect my smart TV, Blu ray player, and DVR to the old wireless router (family room), and run one ethernet cable to the new modem/router(bedroom), so they can access the Internet, or I am I asking for problems. I have a computer in the living room that could also use a wireless access point that offers a stronger signal.
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12-29-2012, 04:02 PM
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Use a switcher instead of using a second router. Switchers boost the signal plus Ethernet will officially run 100 meters without the need to boost the signal.
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12-29-2012, 04:08 PM
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You can do that. Just don't use it for routing (WAN port doesn't connect). Would be a good idea to turn off DHCP and any other goodies that can be furnished by the new one and probably will require a change to fixed IP address outside the IP pool furnished by the new one.
You will end up with the equivalent of a switch and WAP. |
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12-29-2012, 10:11 PM
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I just used my old Linksys router to connect my bedroom TV to the network wirelessly to use Netflix. I downloaded DD-WRT firmware and configured it and it works great. HTH
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12-30-2012, 02:02 PM
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What are the brands and models of the old wireless router and the new modem/router?
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12-30-2012, 05:44 PM
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The new modem,router is a 2wire 3600HGV, and the old router id a D-Link DIR-601.
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12-31-2012, 02:46 AM
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You will need to "neuter" The D-Link. Change its internal IP address to one in the 2Wire's subnet (but outside its DHCP scope), and turn off the D-Link's internal DHCP server. Connect the cable from the 2Wire to one of the D-Link's switch ports, not the Internet/WAN port.
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01-01-2013, 03:54 PM
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Sounds like a lot of work. I think I will look for a switcher. Thanks for your help.
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