Two routers to extend network/wifi range?

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one80oneday

one80oneday

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My main router is Belkin AC1200 and want to know if it’s possible to connect my old D-Link DIR 651 (not ddwrt compatible) as a media bridge/wifi range extender on the other side of my house connected with Ethernet?
When I connect the two without changing any settings it seems like I can either access the network OR internet but not both.
I know a little about computes and I’ve tried a few things that I found online but nothing seems to work and seems pretty complicated. Any simple solutions?
 
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For the second router you must turn off DHCP. Give it an SSID different than your original. You can also give it a static IP. If your Belkin is 192.168.1.1 then give it "Belkin extender" and 192.168.1.10 or something like that.
Do this connected directly to the extender not wirelessly.
 
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one80oneday

one80oneday

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Thanks, followed your steps but after changing static IP I can't connect back with the wired router. Also not sure what I should set netmasks to.
 
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