Turning a router into an un-managed switch

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cedric249

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I have a 2004 Linksys WRT160N router that I will be replacing. (Wifi signal has deteriorated ALOT--1 bar 20 feet away)

My new router will be on the 1st floor along with the cable modem.
I have a Range Extender with Ethernet support on the 2nd floor along with 2 Desktops. I plan to use the old router as a switch so I could hook up 2 PCs.

Essentially: Modem --wired--> Router --wireless--> Range Extender --wired--> Old Router/Switch --wired--> 2 PCs

How should I proceed in converting the old router into an un-managed switch?
 
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You need to turn the old router into an access point.

You need to set old routers IP address to something in the same subnet but outside the DHCP server range of the primary router.
Set subnet to match primary router, and set gateway and dns address to that of the primary router.
Then disable DHCP server on router (also disable NAT and SPI firewall if you have such options).
Then you just hook a cable into the lan portion of the router, and you can then use the other 3 ports.

Of course you can get a 8 port gigabit switch on newegg for $20.
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You need to turn the old router into an access point.

You need to set old routers IP address to something in the same subnet but outside the DHCP server range of the primary router.
Set subnet to match primary router, and set gateway and dns address to that of the primary router.
Then disable DHCP server on router (also disable NAT and SPI firewall if you have such options).
Then you just hook a cable into the lan portion of the router, and you can then use the other 3 ports.

Of course you can get a 8 port gigabit switch on newegg for $20.
 
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cedric249

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So lets say my new router is configured as follows:

DHCP Range: 192.168.1.100 - 192.168.1.120
255.255.255.0
192.168.1.1

What I address should I assign my old router?

 
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