555 Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Hey all, I was wondering how do I setup a second router.. like say there is the main cable modem in another room that links to all the rooms, then in my room I have another router so that way I can be on the computer and Xbox live at the same time.. I know to access the login for the main modem the IP is 192.168.1.1.. but how about how to access the second router that would be in my room so I have a switch so I can use my Xbox and be on the computer at the same time? What kind of settings should I use? NAT? Any info is appreiciated, thanks. btw:: this would be all wired connections, no wireless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr-Protocol Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 (edited) There should be a "smart switch" mode on the router, What brand of router it is? Linksys? I'm pretty sure if a linksys, and you disable DHCP on the second one. Plug the line from the "main" router into port 1-4 and everything else into 1-4 then it should work as a switch. Dont use the WAN port. Edited June 6, 2011 by Mr-Protocol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
555 Posted June 6, 2011 Author Share Posted June 6, 2011 Thanks Mr. Protocol, How do I find out what the IP is for the second router to change the settings on it? I have a old Belkin router and a newer one which I beleive is a Linksys (I think), think I will use the Belkin till it burns out since it is only going to be used as a switch/hub/whatever.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr-Protocol Posted June 6, 2011 Share Posted June 6, 2011 Just hit the reset button on the "Second" router to reset factory defaults, then look up the manual on it. You cannot plug it in to your current setup because it will probably have an IP conflict. Connect your PC/Laptop directly to it, disabled DHCP, then plug in all connections to the ports (not the wan port/uplink port) and it should work fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infiltrator Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 Thanks Mr. Protocol, How do I find out what the IP is for the second router to change the settings on it? I have a old Belkin router and a newer one which I beleive is a Linksys (I think), think I will use the Belkin till it burns out since it is only going to be used as a switch/hub/whatever.. The default ip address for your Belkin router should be 192.168.2.1 If it doesn't work, hit me with its model and I can find it out for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
555 Posted June 7, 2011 Author Share Posted June 7, 2011 Thanks, I did what you guys said and it worked! hallelujah!! I love my Hak5 fam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr-Protocol Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 Grats, I did that with my network before I upgraded to gigabit switches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Infiltrator Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 I am currently in process of upgrading my network from an unmanaged to a smart POE gigabit switch, with SFP support. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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