router question

[perlsyntax]

I mean could i setup one router and setup 2 router on the same network?

[MNP_Hikaru]

I mean could i setup one router and setup 2 router on the same network?

The way you worded that is confusing. Could you try explaining what you're trying to do a little better?

[tremor77]

You can setup multiple devices within any network... routers, hubs, switches... Just looking at my network.. I have my DSL Modem/Router which is just basically my connection to the internet, a Hardware Firewall Router, a Separate Wireless Access Point, and and old piece of junk Linksys Router that I'm using as a switch instead of a router. Ultimately the more hardware you add to a network configuration the more likelihood you'll have of packet collision and settings conflicts... so it's probably better to think 'streamlined'.

[perlsyntax]

You can setup multiple devices within any network... routers, hubs, switches... Just looking at my network.. I have my DSL Modem/Router which is just basically my connection to the internet, a Hardware Firewall Router, a Separate Wireless Access Point, and and old piece of junk Linksys Router that I'm using as a switch instead of a router. Ultimately the more hardware you add to a network configuration the more likelihood you'll have of packet collision and settings conflicts... so it's probably better to think 'streamlined'.

So your saying it a bad ideas to setup any other hardware to the network if i am right and if i do i would have alot of packet lost?

[edone automaton]

Whether its a bad idea or not depends on your reason for adding extra devices. Are you trying to extend wireless range or something?

[perlsyntax]

Yes i am.

[edone automaton]

judging by what Tremor has going on with his network, he is better qualified to help than I am (assuming it all works ) but yeah, go for it. My router has a 'client' setting which makes this process easier, maybe yours will too. Otherwise, you want to make sure you disable DHCP in your second routers configuration to avoid IP issues. Its not hard if you have a read around, you might want to look into switches as well....


Edit: loads of info here for you- http://lmgtfy.com/?q=extending+wireless+range+with+second+router

[tremor77]

How far are you looking to extend your wireless and what is the environment that you are in. Your best bet to extend range if you need to is a directional CANtennae which is capable of much greater distance of wireless transmission than traditional, omni-directional wireless routers.

[amp1776]

sounds like you could turn one router into a wireless bridge or repeater to extend your coverage area...

[cyberdrain]

sounds like you could turn one router into a wireless bridge or repeater to extend your coverage area...

I tried to do this once, it's a pain to do. Usually most routers have a function called WDS, Wireless Distribution System. If both routers have it or you can install dd-wrt (look it up) on one that doesn't, you'll have a repeater set up in no time. The problem with this set-up is that the throughput is halved, as the second router has to receive from the other router and send to a pc and vice versa at the same time.

The best bet for a stable system is to just get a long Ethernet cable and connect a second wireless router to it. If you really want to have them both in the same network, read up on general routing information, as you'll need it. You have to set the settings of the routers almost the same way (IP being different). You can also just create two different wireless networks, but then they'll cause interference and lost packets. An other solution is to buy a $20 repeater specifically designed for extending a wireless network or an antenna with large enough coverage.

I know, that's probably not what you wanted, you just thought that with a spare router you'll get better reception. Anyway, those are the easiest options I know about.

EDIT: Who am I kidding; who's idea was it to revive an old thread? WHO?