how do to make router detect computer behind a router

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im trying to open ports on router(2) that delivers wifi to the house and lan to 6 computers. and when i try to portforward it doesnt work because there are two routers.

router 1 gives internett to router 2 that gives internett through wifi and lan.

i cant remove router 1 and 2 from the setup that is the problem. but how can i make router 1 able to get ip address from the computers behind router 2. how can i do this?
 
Solution
Does "router 2" have to function as a router? If you need the LAN ports and WIFI, configure "router 2" as an access point rather than a router. There would be one DHCP server (router 1) for the entire network.