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Question

Using a second router as a booster

by Sep 28, 2016 2:03PM PDT

Hi,

I am trying to add an old linksys router upstairs to boost the wifi signal. The house has been wired with cat 5e and the cables and connections work fine as I have tested them by plugging directly into a lap top.

The internet is on BT and the main router is one supplied by them. I have tried logging onto the 2nd router and switching off dns and choosing a different channel but it doesn't work.

Am I missing something.

Thanks

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This is called.
by Forum moderator Sep 28, 2016 2:10PM PDT

"Using a router as a WAP."

I see you turned off the DHCP but if you are using the WAN port, then except for a rare model you never use that port.

Research "Using a router as a WAP" if you need a review on how to do this.

Post was last edited on September 28, 2016 2:37 PM PDT

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An article that might help.
by Dafydd Sep 28, 2016 2:28PM PDT
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