Bridging two routers wirelessly

I am new to this and searched the forum and couldn't quite find what I was looking for.
A neighbor and I are trying to share internet access to both our networks and split the internet cost. We both have the newest wrt54g so I 'm guessing firmware is out of the queston. So i was thinking about getting a wireless bridge like a gaming bridge you can get at any electronics store, and put it at his house and hooking the ethernet connection to his internet hook up in the router. Is that possible, will his router get my internet connection like my other computers and share it with his? We want to keep the equipment we have up and running seeing how we have multiple wired connections on each router. Any help would be much appreciated. I also appologize if something similiar has been asked and if so can someone point me to it.

Remember: with a wireless bridge you create a single private network. All computers will be in the same network. Your neighbor will be able to access your computers (or at least try to).
Also: if you are using the wireless for clients (e.g. you have a wireless laptop) this will probably split throughput on the wireless in half as all traffic must be transmitted twice. Plus depending on the distance and the obstacles in the line of sight between the routers you may get a very slow unreliable connection.
Thus, if the houses are next to each other and you trust your neighbor I would simply run a cable (if this is possible). This way you have full speed internet access in your house, too.

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Wireless bridging two routers

I have two routers. an airport express base station bought this earlier this year and a linksys WRT160N router. I am looking to bridge them wirelessly with the airport acting as the main router. It is upstairs with the broadband modem. The linksys router I have I would like to use downstairs and connect the bluray drive, directtv wireless box and xbox to the system. I have looked on the internet to help however I am still stuck on trying to have the linksys router "connect" to the airport and relay that signal.
I think the thing that gets me is not being able to correctly label the static IP address inputs. Under internet settings It asks for Internt IP address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, DNS1 ( 2 and 3) are optional. In addition there is an option for network setup and that asks for Router IP address and subnet mask and DHCP server setting (which i assumed is disabled). Can someone help? Thanks in advance.

The issue is that most non-Apple routers are not compatible with Apple routers when it comes to extending their Wi-Fi range via a wireless connection ... and this is true the other way around.
The only option to extend your Linksys with the AirPort Express is to interconnect them by Ethernet and configure them for a roaming network.

Connect two routers-wireless

Hello, I am looking around the forums and can't find and i'd like to know next:
I have two routers Linksys (wrv200 and wrt110). One on one side of the house, the other will be at the other side od the house. Questions:
- Is it possible to wirelessly connect second to frist
- Second willl broadcast the same SSID (wireless and other settings) as the first and will have the function of covering the signal on the other side of the house and outside, where the first virtually could not
- Which one of these two routerja recommend as the first (connect to a modem)
- What is all need to set athe first and second routerj
Thanks for help.

You cannot connect two Linksys Routers Wirelessly, you have to have them connected with cables...see this

Connect two routers wirelessely

I have two routers SRX 200 and WRT300N and want to connect them wirelessly. First of all would it be possible to do that and 2nd will it increase the coverage? I will appreciate for your response.

Both your routers have better signal/speed capabilities compared to the normal G routers. However, you can't connect them wirelessly.

Need to "link" two routers

Hi guys, I need advices here.
I just bought a new TV and a new DVD that can access the Internet for interactive stuff. But for that, I need a specific wireless key from the manufacturers or a LAN connection. I don't want to buy the wireless key but I want to use the LAN connections (1 for the TV and 1 for the DVD). Unfortunaly, I don't want to pass a cable all over my house just to link those new devices to the Internet.
Since I have two wireless routers, I was wondering if I could "wirelessly" link my routers to save cable. All my "ordinary" stuff will still be connected to my main router.
Here is what I plan to do:
Connect my modem to my main router (WRT610N v2).
Wirelessly link my secondary router (WRT54G v3) to my main router (WRT610N v2). [this is where I need help]
Connect both TV and DVD by wire to my secondary router.
I hope you can help me with this...
Thanks guys!
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Sorry, you can not connect two routers wirelessly with Linksys firmware. You must use a wire to cascade two routers. However there is 3rd party firmware that will allow this, DD-WRT. Search the web and see if it will work for you.

Wi-fi bridge between two routers TP-LINK WR841ND (WDS). HP 1536 dnf MFP connect to one of this routers (copper). My Ipad or Iphone can't find HP 1536 dnf MFP (using Eprint). Ipad and iphone connect to router across WiFi.

Hello.
I have wi-fi bridge between two routers TP-LINK WR841ND.
The name of this technology - WDS.
HP Laser JET 1536 dnf MFP connect to one of this routers (copper).
Second device (my NETBOOK) connect to second router (WiFi).
I have good communication between NETBOOK and HP Laser JET 1536 dnf MFP via WiFI-bridge.
In usual case NETBOOK can find (and can Ping) network printer and make a print some files.
But my Ipad or Iphone can't find HP Laser JET 1536 dnf MFP (using Eprint). Ipad and iphone connect
to router across WiFi.
Please, help!

Are you using the ePrint Mobile App, the ePrint Printer Control App, or just trying to send an email to the printer's ePrint email address?
Does AirPrint work?
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Connecting two WRT54G wireless routers - how to configure

Hi All,
I have two WRT54G wireless routers. One is currently providing wireless access for several users at a local law firm. I need to connect a second wireless router for a user who works for another company in the same office. The second wireless router is basically going to be used for Internet access. The Office Manager at the law office does not want the user from the other company using their wireless router directly, BUT they will allow me to hook up the second wireless router for Internet access. I realize this doesn't really make sense in terms of security, but this is the scenario I must abide to. So I am wondering how to configure the second router. I am thinking that I connect a CAT5 from one port on the first router to the Internet port on the second router. I am also guessing that I need to assign the the second router a static IP with a different subnet such as 192.168.2.1. I am not sure if the first router still has the default 192.168.1.1. If the first router does use 192.168.1.1 would I need to change the IP on the second one to one on another subnet? Thanks.

You will need a setup like this:
Modem --- new WRT54G ---- existing WRT54G
192.168.2.1 192.168.1.1 ( "Local IP address" )
Modem connects to Internet port of new WRT54G.
LAN port of new WRT54G connects to Internet port on existing WRT54G.
SSID: different on each router (do not use "linksys" )
SSID broadcast: enabled on both routers
encryption: recommend WPA2, or at least WPA (can be same or different on the two routers).
passwords: different on each router.
channel: try to stay at least 5 channels apart. Usually channel 1, 6, and 11 work best, but any two different channels can be used.
Any "port forwarding" used by existing WRT54G must also be done on new WRT54G.
Both routers need a real login password (not "admin" )
New WRT54G will need "Intenet connection type" set to whatever is currently on existing WRT54G. Internet connection type for existing WRT54G will need to be set to DHCP.
Message Edited by toomanydonuts on 01-15-2008 01:54 AM

Add time capsule to existing network to make subnetwork (two routers?)

We have a modem/router (motorola) provided by isp to connect to internet. Most devices connect to this wirelessly. We just purchased an Airport + Time Capsule to create a subnetwork (add to existing network via ethernet cable), so that only a few devices can wirelessly connect to Airport + Time capsule to store time machine back up and to wirelessly print to one printer connected by usb to Time Capsule. When I select "I want to add to existing network" the motorola only shows up as a wireless, can't see the wired option. I tested that the ethernet cable works and connected to one port on motorola and WAN on Time Capsule. How do I tell Airport + Time Capsule to connect to motorola modem/router via the ethernet cable? I think I want it to connect via cable because I don't want the Airport to replace the existing router, rather I want to end up with two routers (one for entire network, and second one just for subnetwork).
Thank you.

Ok, your question confused me with the airport and TC as if it is two things not one.
when I connect the ethernet cable to TC, why doesn't modem/router show up in connect to list? Or if wrong list, where should I look, to select, to get it to "see" what it is connected to by ethernet?
Are you using v6 in Lion utility? I am using SL with 5.5 utility. There is no such place that I can find. (You will do better downloading and using v5.6 for Lion anyway).
On the manual setup.. summary page it will show the IP you get on the WAN port. From default settings this will all work properly.. there is nothing you need to do.
Plug ethernet from modem router to TC wan port. When you do the TC will get an IP.
If you open the internet tab, you can see Connect using.. ethernet. Just leave that. and everything else on auto.
For connection sharing, you still need to share a public IP.. although TC will complain you are not using public but private IP.. there is nothing you can do about that. Just set the TC to ignore the error double NAT.
When I began installation, I plugged everything in, then plugged in power. I opened Airport Utility, and followed on-screen instructions, but when selecting "connect to existing network with ethernet cable" my modem/router doesn't appear in the list.
Do not use connect to existing network.. that will bridge the TC which you don't want.
You have to use the existing network as if it is public network. And stuff behind your TC is private.
If I set the TC to bridge mode, won't it "take over" all router activity, and the first group of computers won't be able to connect directly to motorola? (I don't want this first group of computers to be able to connect to the TC).
Also, I don't want the TC to connect to the motorola wirelessly.)
If you set the TC to bridge it will not route at all... it will become a client of the existing network. And all IP addresses will be taken from the Motorola.. you will have one flat network, which is what usually people want.
If you are still struggling.. do this.
1. Tell me the IP address the existing Motorola is passing to the clients. Your one big issues here is making sure they are in fact on two different subnets.
2. As long as condition of 1 is fulfulled this will work at default setting. Reset the TC by holding down the reset for 10sec.
Plug Lan motorola to WAN TC.
Plug a computer into the TC to do setup.
Set up as if you have public IP on wan. Tell TC to ignore double NAT.
Set wireless and TC names as you want.
Now test internet.. on a client computer on the TC. it should work fine. At least for everything that doesn't need interactive connection.
3. You can improve things by using DMZ in the Motorola to the TC. That alleviates at least some of the issues that arise with double NAT.

Using two routers for the same SSID

So here's my story. I have a standard Actiontec router in my basment, connected straight to the coax outlet, and connected by LAN Ethernet to a crappy computer nobody uses. It gives off a WPA2 wifi network, let's call it MyNetwork. For the longest time it's been the only router in the house. The coax outlet is on a splitter, splitting the coax outlet into one wire that goes to the Actiontec modem/router and the other to my TV STB. Recently we installed a new coax outlet on the other side of my house and next to it we have a brand new desktop computer that we use often. It has no wifi so and we can't run an ethernet cable throughout the entire house so we got a new Actiontec modem/router from our neighbor who just moved out. It's the exact same Actiontec device.
What we want to do is make it so that both routers give off signal on the same MyNetwork we have to make it a wider reaching signal, and so that I can connect the new desktop computer to the new router with an ethernet cable. I've read so many guides and they're all so confusing and it's such a mess that I almost completely screwed over my network. it seems like the two routers are completely independent of one another, not even aware of the others' existence. The new router is definitely in range of the old one. I've logged into 192.168.1.1 on the new computer and the new router seems to think it IS the old router (or so I think). It showed me all the same devices that have connected to MyNetwork and such, but then again it's always hard to be certain exactly which device is which. After messing around I must have changed some IP address or something, but it seems that 192.168.1.1 doesn't take me to the Verizon login screen, but 192.168.2.1 does. Can I reset those IP addresses?
And of course, can somone please provide a clean, easy to follow course of action as to how to set up two routers on one network?

maxbirch wrote:
... I have a standard Actiontec router in my basement ... connected by LAN Ethernet to a computer ... It gives off a WPA2 wifi network, let's call it MyNetwork ... The coax outlet is on a splitter ... one wire that goes to the Actiontec ... other to my TV STB ...
... installed a new coax outlet on the other side of my house ...
... What we want to do is make it so that both routers give off signal on the same MyNetwork we have to make it a wider reaching signal, and so that I can connect the new desktop computer to the new router with an ethernet cable ...
... can somone please provide a clean, easy to follow course of action ... ?
I suspect it might be a good idea to step back reconsider your ultimate layout. Essentially you now have two (or if the STB is also included, three) coax drops connected to the ONT. It seems that you desire that one of these service the STB, and the other two each service a desktop and a wireless access point. If this is the case, continue reading.
There is no need to consider the original Actiontec router as the primary router, wireless or otherwise. Use the new coax location to connect to the primary Actiontec router (you can use either router). For starters, reset both routers to their factory defaults using the reset switch on the back of each device (for details, do a search).
Once the primary router has been located (or relocated) to the new coax drop, just connect the new desktop there using an Ethernet cable connected to one of the LAN ports on the back of the router. Then set up your primary wireless network based on this router (once again, do a search on these forums for specifics on setting up a basic wireless home network).
Now use the original coax outlet where the first router was located to set up another access point. This access point will provide Ethernet connections plus an additional wireless network (if it's still needed). However you cannot have two wireless devices on a single home network with the same SSID (i.e., network name). Here are details on some methods to do this:
http://www.dslreports.com/faq/12506
For additional details, here's the complete FAQ:
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&sqi=2&ved=0CCwQFjAA&url...
Take a careful look at these suggestions and references to decide if this is what you want. Then report back if there are remaining questions. Good luck.

Want to bridge two wired ethernet connections

I have a Core Duo based Mini that was just replaced with a new aluminum MacBook. I am going to re-purpose the mini as a media center device. I already have a TiVo HD unit hooked up to the same TV. The TiVo is hooked up through a wired ethernet connection, to better support streaming and the transfer large video files. Due to the visibility of the location, I would prefer not to place a hub there, and I would prefer to avoid having an extra power cord around for a hub.
I'm considering getting a USB ethernet device. Then I can connect the TiVo box to the internal ethernet port (en0) and connect the usb ethernet port (en1?) to the remainder of the network. I would then bridge the connections. Note that routing is probably not sufficient, because the other TiVo units would not detect the one on the different network. I need a bridge, which would allow all the TiVo units, including the one behind the Mini, to be on the same network and discover each other via broadcasts.
This is normally a fairly trivial thing to set up within a unix environment. I can find tons on information on how to do it in Linux. But I cannot find any info on doing this within Mac OS X.
Also, where can I find information on USB ethernet devices supported within OS X?

GdayBruce,
Even though you don't mention it, I am assuming that somewhere in this gordian mix you have a router. Beyond that, I cannot fathom what it is you are trying to do here. You may be making things way more complicated than they need be.
I think I get that you want to connect the Mini to the network (what network, though, and created by what device??? How many "networks" are there, and what are their purposes?), then connect the one and only TiVo unit you mention to the Mini, using the Mini as a "bridge."
OK, let's just start this whole thing over. You need a router. Full Stop. One router. Full Stop. That router will be connected, no doubt, to some type of modem (cable or DSL) of course, and everything else will connect to it, either wirelessly or via ethernet. One router, one network.
Now, one way to avoid having to route cables all over the place in order to connect devices via ethernet is to create a wireless network and use additional wireless devices as "bridges." THese devices would be configured to connect to the wireless network, then provide a wired ethernet connection to that wireless network. In other words, they "bridge" the two. Older Airport Express units could bridge ethernet to wireless, but no the other way around. I'm not sure if the current AEs can bridge wireless to ethernet (they might, but I'm not sure).
Scott

How do I extend my network with two routers?

Hey all,
I've been wondering for a while how I could solve the weak signals that I get in the lower level of my house from my standard Verizon FiOs router. I have an Airport Extreme still lying around after it was taken out and replaced by the Verizon guys when they installed FiOs and I thought I might be able to put it to use downstairs. Is there any way I could put my Verizon router (which is directly connected to the fiber optic modem) and my Airport Extreme together to work in an extended network so that I could have strong signals in both levels of my house? Is it even possible? Any helps on this issue would be greatly appreciated.

Dranakin wrote:
I'm a bit confused about the terms 'network throughput'. Is that referring to the speed of the network? Your internet speed is slowed down when connecting to a remote station?
Yes. At least with an 802.11b or g network, the effective network bandwidth is halved with each remote base station in a WDS configuration. In other words, if the maximum theoretical throughput of an 802.11g system is 54 Mbps, adding a remote base station will reduce it to 27 Mbps.
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Two disadvantages to using WDS are:
• The maximum wireless effective throughput is halved after the first retransmission (hop) that is made. For example, in the case of two routers connected via WDS, and communication is made between a computer that is plugged into router A and a laptop that is connected wirelessly using router B's access point, the throughput is halved, because router B has to retransmit the information during the communication of the two sides. However, in the case of communications between a computer that is plugged into router A and a computer that is plugged into router B, the throughput is not halved since there is no need to retransmit the information.
• Dynamically assigned and rotated encryption keys are usually not supported in a WDS connection. ...
I didn't really believe it until I added a remote base station and checked my network speed with http://www.speakeasy.net/speedtest/, with and without WDS.
As I understand it, 802.11n networks are not be affected in the same manner due to its ability to handle multiple data streams simultaneously.
If you want to extend your network without sacrificing bandwidth, you can certainly connect the base station Ethernet ports. That is not WDS; Apple calls it "extending a network". That's also how they do it in Apple's retail stores (at least when they used b/g AEBSs).
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Two Routers off One Cable Modem?

Can I run two routers off one cable modem, one a hardwired Windows network and the other an Airport Extreme networking a Powerbook G4 and wireless printer?

No you cannot - unless you pay your cable internet service provider for two public IP addresses.
What I would suggest if you already have the base station but have not yet purchased the router:
- connect the cable modem to the Base Station's WAN port
- buy a 4- or 8-port ethernet switch. Connect to the switch the LAN port of the Base Station, and all of your hardwired PCs
What I would suggest if you already have a router and base station:
- connect the cable modem to the router's WAN port
- connect all the hardwired PCs to the router's LAN ports
- connect the Airport Base Station to one of the router's LAN ports, and configure the Base Station to function as a wireless access point per http://discussions.info.apple.com/webx/.59976caa

Connect 2 Wireless Routers Wirelessly

I have two wireless routers, an older WRT54G (v5.0) and a new WRT310N (v1.0). I use the WRT310N for my wireless connection but I'd like to reconfigure my network. I moved the WRT310N downstairs so it would be closer to our laptops, but I would like to leave the network printer upstairs connected to the WRT54G so that we can still print, the problem is that I can't configure the two routers to talk to each other wirelessly, only through a wired connection between the two routers at which point I might as well just move the printer downstairs (which I really want to avoid).
Is there a way to do this with these two routers? If it's not possible with the existing equipment, what equipment should I get?
Thanks,

Yes it is possible to configure your both the routers to each other. But in this case your Both the Router should be Hardwired to each other.
Click Here how to configure 2 Routers to each other.
Message Edited by saber_tooth on 08-10-2009 05:09 PM

Bridging two E2000 on different floors for ethernet cable connectivity.

Hey guys,
My main router is on the 3rd floor of the house. I live on the 1st floor. The reception isnt quite great with my old linksys so I am thinking about buying the E2000. Im new to this so was wondering if I can buy two E2000s and bridge them together so I may get a stronger connection and be able to connect my PS3 and Seagate HD Media unit via ethernet cable.
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks!

Sure you can. Go here to see how to cascade two routers.

Linking together two routers

Is it possible to link together two modem/routers in the same network? I have a WRT54G in my home office in the front corner of my house. The wireless signal is weak on the other end of the house (TV room). I've tried a Range Expander but the kitchen appliances cause too much interference.
I would like to install another cable model in the TV room, but have them both use the same encryption key so you don't change networks as you move from one corner of the house to the other. Is this possible?

Yes, it is possible to link together two routers in the same network...See the link here and follow Cascading the Linksys Router to Another Linksys Router (LAN-LAN)...

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