- Aug 30, 2014
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Hey guys,
So as the title says, I have a modem/router combo and the WiFi range on that is just too small. I have it situated upstairs and when I go downstairs, the signal becomes really weak...to the point where electronics requiring WiFi are constantly disconnecting. I have an extra router sitting around that's not really doing anything. I was wondering if there was a way to use that router so I can increase the WiFi range in my house instead of having to use the router that's embedded in my modem?
What I tried doing is disabling the DHCP on the modem/router combo, and then I plugged the WAN on my other router to one of the LAN inputs on my modem/router combo and when I tried to get internet access, it didn't work. I even tried getting internet by plugging in one of my ethernet cables from the LAN ports on my other router to my computer directly and that didn't seem to give any connection either.
Any help would be appreciated!
Thanks
So as the title says, I have a modem/router combo and the WiFi range on that is just too small. I have it situated upstairs and when I go downstairs, the signal becomes really weak...to the point where electronics requiring WiFi are constantly disconnecting. I have an extra router sitting around that's not really doing anything. I was wondering if there was a way to use that router so I can increase the WiFi range in my house instead of having to use the router that's embedded in my modem?
What I tried doing is disabling the DHCP on the modem/router combo, and then I plugged the WAN on my other router to one of the LAN inputs on my modem/router combo and when I tried to get internet access, it didn't work. I even tried getting internet by plugging in one of my ethernet cables from the LAN ports on my other router to my computer directly and that didn't seem to give any connection either.
Any help would be appreciated!
Thanks
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