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[cavemanz01]

Hope this is ok here,question on router,with a little help got a Dlink Dir615 max- out in the house (all 4 port)in use,is there a way to bridge to another router to have more port?thanks for any help.

[Mike30]

Here is C/P for you.
Will need to change IP address of the second router.

Installing a Two Router Network

Installing a router to work as the second one on a home network requires special configuration. Do the following on the second router to ensure it (and the devices attached) function properly:

1. Connect as local device or bridge - If connecting the second router via Ethernet cable, plug it into one of the LAN ports on the first router. If connecting the second router wirelessly, ensure the second router is set for client mode. Note that some home wireless routers do not support client mode; these must be connected by cable. Check your router documentation for details on its client mode configuration support.

2. Check / change IP address - Most home network routers use a default IP address setting. Often, these default IP addresses will not work in a two router environment. Check the second router's IP address value and reset it if necessary to work within the valid address range of the first router (and to not conflict with any other device on the network).

3. Disable DHCP - To avoid IP address conflicts between all of the devices on the home network, only one of your two routers should assign addresses via DHCP. All mainstream routers provide an option to disable DHCP as part of the router's configuration screens.

Instead of adding a second wired router to an existing network, consider adding a network switch instead. A switch accomplishes the same goal of extending the size of a network, but it does not require any IP address or DHCP configuration, greatly simplifying configuration.

[cavemanz01]

Originally Posted by Mike30

Here is C/P for you.
Will need to change IP address of the second router.

Thanks Mike30;just printed it out,this way I'll have it on hand.It made mention of a network switch if there's more information on that would really help thanks Mike30;

[harrypits]

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[chuck]

Originally Posted by Mike30

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[Mike30]

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[tseto]

[quote=cavemanz01;980448]Hope this is ok here,question on router,with a little help got a Dlink Dir615 max- out in the house (all 4 port)in use,is there a way to bridge to another router to have more port?thanks for any help.[/QUOTE


the simplest way to increase ports for your network is to add a switch. they come in as 4 or 8 port ubits at a cost of $25.00. simplily remove the cat 5 cable from any cnnected pc and plug that cable into the switch. plug a cable from one of the ports back to the pc. presto! now you have 6 spare ports if you buy a 8 port unit. with more switchs , you could increae available ports to a maximum of 256. btw , have 2 routers in the same subnet is messy at best. hope this help.

[cavemanz01]

[quote=tseto;983382]

Originally Posted by cavemanz01

Hope this is ok here,question on router,with a little help got a Dlink Dir615 max- out in the house (all 4 port)in use,is there a way to bridge to another router to have more port?thanks for any help.[/QUOTE


the simplest way to increase ports for your network is to add a switch. they come in as 4 or 8 port ubits at a cost of $25.00. simplily remove the cat 5 cable from any cnnected pc and plug that cable into the switch. plug a cable from one of the ports back to the pc. presto! now you have 6 spare ports if you buy a 8 port unit. with more switchs , you could increae available ports to a maximum of 256. btw , have 2 routers in the same subnet is messy at best. hope this help.

This been awhile since mike30; great help I've since then did some reading on the subject,but all info.is thankful.