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I want to link 2 routers wirelessly?

Asked by phoenix13 (40points) November 30th, 2009
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I need to link 2 routers wirelessly, i have an Ethernet connection for my TV and i have a spare router, can i plug my TV to this spare router and make it connect wirelessly to my main router/modem to share my TV and access Internet?

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It sounds more like you need to build a WAN than to link two routers wirelessly.

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You need to access the setup of each router (Normally the url for a single router is 168.192.1.1, then you will need a username and password, generally admin and password unless you have changed it) then you need to see how you set up a WAN with your router’s particular firmware.

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Correction: the default IP for most routers is 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1

Some routers allow you to setup a “repeater mode,” where it catches the signal of a main router and sends it again to extend coverage. It would be really helpful if you found a manual for your specific router models.

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jaytkay's avatar

Look in the manuals or setup screens for these terms:
Bridge
Repeater
Wireless Distribution System
WDS

You may not find it. Not all routers can connect this way.

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