When we have a computer or a device on a different side of the house from the location of the router, the first thing that comes to mind is to change their position so that they are closer, since the connection becomes slow, but in this tutorial We will teach you how to connect two routers via Wi-Fi, PLC or cable to the same network line.
It is not to scare you, but you should pay close attention to all the steps that we leave here since this process seems somewhat complicated and if you do not follow the steps well you can get confused and entangled. Here we will explain each step in the simplest way possible.
in this tutorial We will also show you the benefits of being able to connect two routers to the same network, Well, like everything, we will always want to know how it benefits us.
What is the use of connecting 2 routers to the same network line? Benefits
There are many times that we have problems with the signal of our Wi-Fi network, so we need to be as close as possible to the device, since in this way we can maintain a better signal. Although if we told you that it is possible to extend that signal by connecting two routers to the same line, would you believe us?
Well, if you are one of those who have to see to believe, there is no problem since what you will see today in this post is totally safe, so if you are interested, pay close attention to what we tell you.
Connecting two routers to the same network has many benefits, but the most important is signal expansionwhich is what we all seek, although, We tell you that this is not very easy but it is not difficult eithersituation for which we suggest you pay all possible attention to this tutorial.
What is needed to be able to connect 2 routers to the same internet line?
Perfect, if you’re still here it’s because you are really interested in knowing how to connect the two routers to the same networkbut before continuing it is necessary that you know what we need to be able to do it.
Next We will leave a series of elements, not only to extend the network in question, but also so that we can have internet on both routerswhat we need in this case are the following:
- Router (one of them with Internet connection).
- An Ethernet cable (usually the yellow ones that come in the router box).
Well with these elements, we can do what we are looking to do, obviously and it is necessary that we configure a series of parameters to be able to establish the connection correctly, which we will explain below.
Methods to connect two routers via Wi-Fi, PLC or cable to the same network
In this section we will explain the necessary steps to be able to connect two routers, by Wi-Fi or PLC or if we need a cable connection to the same network, in order to improve our experience when browsing the internet.
Well, as we already mentioned, it is not easy but it is not difficult either, so pay attention to each step that we will leave below and if for some reason you get lost, we recommend that you read everything again until you locate the step you are missing.
*Note: in case you wonder why it is possible, the fact is that routers fulfill two functions; one to decrypt the received information (modem) and the other to transform the received information and send it in a way that maintains effective communication.
By cable
Connecting both routers is the easiest step in the entire assembly process. To connect both routers in series we only need to insert the Ethernet cable into the LAN 1 slot yellow color of the router that has an internet connection.
If you have a cable attached move them to slot 2 or 3, then we introduce the other cable in the same slot 1 of the router to which we are going to supply internet.
We make sure that both routers are correctly connected and We turn on the second router and observe the lights that are on the front of the device. If we notice that the Wi-Fi LED is flashing yellow or similar, it is because we can now proceed to configure the two routers.
configure router
This is the part that we consider to be a bit cumbersome of the whole assembly process, . As we can see, despite having connected to router two, we will still not be able to enjoy the internet service, even if it sent its Wi-Fi signal without any problem (you can connect to the network with the password you have determined).
In order for the router, in addition to sending a network signal, to also open the way to the internet connection, you need to follow these steps:
Router Configuration 1:
We must first configure router one since this is the one that will provide internet to the other router and the rest of the connected devices. To do this, we will access the router configuration by writing the IP address that is mostly found on the back of the router, or by writing 192.168.1.0 either 192.168.1.1 (This address is not always the same for everyone, so it is better to consult the router).
At this point we will have to enter the username and password of the router, which is usually “admin” Y “user”, although it may vary depending on the manufacturer of the router.
After entering with our credentials we will see a whole configuration panel full of options and parameters, which of so many options we will only look for is DHCP server which is housed in the advanced settings.
When we enter advanced settings we see if the activation box is checked, if it is not checked we will have to activate it to provide internet to router 2.
Router 2 Configuration:
With the previous step we already opened the internet access door to be able to transmit the internet to router 2. But like the previous step it is necessary to configure router 2, which in this step we must assign a static IP to the router 2 so that router 1 can manage the internet to the devices correctly.
We will have to enter the control panel to configure the IP, for this case we connect to router two with the key that we defined on some occasion also through the Ethernet cable, and we write in our computer the same address 192.168.1.0 or 192.168.1.1 (it can vary)Once entered, we look for the DHCP section which we will have to deactivate to assign an IP address manually.
Then we make sure that the DHCP server option is disabledand we look for another box with the IP address name to provide the desired IP address, so we recommend that you write 192.168.1.1 either 192.186.1.2.
Since this time is different from the previous one since it can never be the same, that yes we must make sure that the IP enters within the same networkin other words that the last numbers are separated by points, since if this is not the case, a good connection cannot be established. In this way we already reached the objective, although if you do not like it, we invite you to read the other connection method.
by PLC
To be able to connect by PLC we only need to have the PLC. This process is the same as the previous method. We will have to enter the configuration of the routers, and then enable DHCP in one (router 1) and deactivate it in the other (router 2) so that it behaves as a signal amplifier. For this you must take into account that they do not have the same IP address.
We recommend that when you complete all the steps, within the same router control panels one and two change the channels. Although if your router is one of the most current they will change the channel when they consider that the channel they are using is very collapsed, changing it to a freer channel so that it can give a better internet experience.
by Wi-Fi
In this case we are going to configure our router to configure it via Wi-Fi, but for this we must initially make a cable connection, complying with all the steps of the first method, in such a way as to avoid any error that may occur. Already complying with this we proceed with the configuration for a wireless connection.
To continue, we first make sure that everything is working in order, and for this we do the following:
- Turn off both the router and the PC (it seems silly but sometimes it gives problems right after configuring).
- We turn everything back on.
- If the connection between the two routers is by Wi-Fi let at least 1 minute pass after restarting everything to start the tests, since once the wifi link starts it costs a little more to synchronize than if it is by cable.
- We connect the PC to router1 and we ping both routers. After the same but connecting the PC to router2.
If no packet is lost, nor does the typical host inaccessible or timeout message appear, everything is correct and we can start connecting devices to our network both by cable and by Wi-Fi.
Router 1 configuration:
We enter the configuration panel of router 1 again with all our credentials, we configure the LAN exactly the same as in the previous methods. We must also enable “DHCP”, and we are located in the “Wireless” configurationFor the moment we will put it the same as always but we will determine the type of security and another channel.
Configure router 2:
We will also configure everything from the panel, we are going to “LAN” and then we disable the “DHCP”, The different thing is in the Wireless configuration, because this time we want the link between the router to be done through Wi-Fi.
We have to make sure that the broadcast channel and the type of security are exactly the same, in our case we will place WPA2-PSK with AES encryption, this can probably be different by the make or model of the router.
The SSID cannot be the same as placing us in router 1, Since only one of the routers has WDS, it would not work if we put the sameleaving something like this:
- SSID: Floor_2.
- Channel: 9 (same as router 1).
- Authentication: WPA2-PSK.
- Encryption: AES.
Configuration (2) of router 1:
We go back to router1 since we have to finish configuring the WDS link for our network to work. Already in the configuration and control panel in “Wireless” we modify everything as follows.
- We activate the “WDS”.
- we give to “SCAN” to find the wifi network of router2 and link it
- Then we tell you the type of network security
- And finally we put the password of the Planta_2 network.
Will my internet connection be faster by connecting two routers to the same connection? Will I amplify my signal?
Complying with all the steps that are left in the previous section, we can use two routers without any problemas long as the configuration that we have already determined is not modified.
If you are wondering if the Internet connection will be much faster, theoretically it is a yes, since if the connection signal increases, the frequency of sending and receiving data is greater, which would positively affect the Internet connection.
This amplifies the signal and unlike a signal repeater with this mode we can use a, since what the signal repeater does is decrease 50% of the speed due to the transfer of information.
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