Access Point Problem

stamval

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Hello and greetings to the community.
To begin with , i recently bought a dsl modem router (tp-link vr 400) to replace my old one, it ends up that I need a voip router-modem( for the alarm system) instead of a simple dsl so i end up having a spare router. So in order to not waste my money and just let the router from being used i decide to create an AP with it. I followed the instructions very very carefully, but i end up always having a problem connecting to the internet via the AP . I first start with doing a factory reset on the AP router. I check my main router's configuration default gategay 192.168.1.1 via cmd .exe and ipconfig command. I then change my connection to the router B (Ap router) to change the ip adress i check the default gateway of that too, and is 192.168.1.1. I manually change it in the network settings and make it 192.168.1.254 subnet mask is not changed and also I turn off the dhcp server. I then save my options and reboot. I put an ethernet cable in lan port 1 on both( doublecheck it is not wan) to connect them and then i check if internet access is available via the router B, and the results are the same, no connection and when im trying to connect to admin router settings menu via the new default gateway (192.168.1.254) it does not connect back to it. I really dont know if im doing something wrong or i miss any steps. I certaintly need some help here . Thank you in advance.
 
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On your computer, if your IP addresses are assigned by DHCP ("Obtain an IP address automatically") then restarting a device will reset the IP address (you can also do this through the command prompt). Phones and tablets should reset if you turn wifi off and back on again. Was there a specific device that was having issues?
I like the idea of plugging router 1 into the lan port of router 2 ... this turns router 2 into a dumb hub. Let router 1 do all the DHCP. The key is that 192.168.1.254 is just a device. 192.168.1.1 is your gateway. Make sure this information propagates properly by turning on router 1 1st, router 2 2nd, and then your computers.

If this does not work, something wacky is going on. DHCP turned on for all ports? Let us know.
 


Dumb SWITCH not HUB! ;)
 
On your computer, if your IP addresses are assigned by DHCP ("Obtain an IP address automatically") then restarting a device will reset the IP address (you can also do this through the command prompt). Phones and tablets should reset if you turn wifi off and back on again. Was there a specific device that was having issues?
 
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