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by: Neil_Clews July 2, 2012 12:28 PM PDT

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Networking wifi modem router with wifi router

by Neil_Clews - 7/2/12 12:28 PM

Ok lets try and get this straight...I have a belkin wireless modem router in my basement office, wired to my laptop and desktop pc, i also have a lan cable running upstairs to my bedroom connected to a tp link wireless router, which in turn is connected to my other pc. this is because i wanted to extend the wifi range of my internet (the floors are reinforced concrete and steel, so no signal can pass from office) trouble is i cannot acces any files on my office computers from my bedroom pc, and vice versa, as the network only shows up the closest router, ie bedroom on tp link wireless router, and office on belkin wireless modem router. what settings do i need to change so that all pcs can see each other, if i just plug the cable from the belkin router modem into my bedroom pc all is good, but then i lose my wifi capabilities. Please help as this is driving me around the bend.
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Did you set up the second router as a WAP?

by R. Proffitt Moderator - 7/2/12 12:31 PM

In Reply to: Networking wifi modem router with wifi router by Neil_Clews

The clue is whether you used the WAN or the LAN port on the second router. If you used the WAN port then what you noted should happen.

If you want it to be on your LAN, please google the following.

How to use a router as a WAP.
Bob

PS. Bob is optional in that search!


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by Neil_Clews - 7/2/12 12:53 PM

In Reply to: Did you set up the second router as a WAP? by R. Proffitt Moderator

Cheers Bob your a star, thats saved my hairloss from getting worse grin


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by R. Proffitt Moderator - 7/2/12 3:53 PM

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This solution is one of my favorites and not too hard to accomplish once you get on the right port and a few other settings.
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