2 routers on 1 computer

varial

varial

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Hi guys,

I have 2 routers, both netgear. i use one to connect to the internet and i would like to use the other one as a way to connect to my xbox (i wont explain why i cant use just 1, i would do this if i could!)

My motherboard has 2 network ports so i have plugged one into my internet router and i would now like to use the other router in the other network port to connect to my xbox.

How do i go about this as for the first 5 minutes i can use both the internet on my computer and send files to my xbox but then it cutts the internet off (altho Utorrent seems to be active still?!)

Thanks in advance!
 
First off, make sure that on the 2nd router, the one you want to use with your xbox, that you leave the WAN port empty, and that you connect the xbox and pc to the switch ports on the router. Secondly, make sure only 1 router has DHCP enabled.

I'm not sure if it will solve the problems you are having, but they are some of the most common issues when using multiple routers.
 
Would be better to use a switch, not a router. Piggy back the switch off the router and it should work fine. Thats how I have mine setup. I've got a d-link router with the modem connecting into that, then i've run a cable into my bedroom into a 8 port switch which has my xbox and couple other things connected in. There is also a cable from the d-link running downstairs where there is another switch which connects to the downstairs computer and the ethernet connection to the living room.

All works fine and dandy. Just using 2 routers can cause problems, so if you can disable the router side of one of them so it functions solely as a switch then it will be much easier.
 
If you disable DHCP et al and don't use the WAN interface, it's a switch anyway.

The one you'd want to disable DHCP on would be the one you're connecting to the Xbox - otherwise your machine will get that router's IP as default gateway, and the universe implodes.
 
Hi guys,

Thanks for your help but if im understanding you right then your not understanding me, hehe

Ill try to explain better,

I have two ports on my motherboard,

I use one to connect to my router providing my computer the internet.

I want to use the other to connect to my xbox (i dont have a crossover cable) so i have used my old router, this isnt for the internet, just so i can transfer files to my xbox!

When i turn DHCP off on the second router it still doesnt work (gives 0.0.0.0 to my xbox) and my internet dies on my computer.

Thanks again for any help!
 
Disbale DHCP on the 2nd router.

Plug the first router (your internet one) into the 2nd router then connect your pc and xbox to the 2nd router, all should work fine.

Forget about plugging both routers directly into the computers 2 ports.
 
Keo said:
Forget about plugging both routers directly into the computers 2 ports.
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Is their no way todo this as this is what im trying todo!My internet router is on the ground floor and i have a 15m cable running up the stairs to my room. To have Another 15m cable running from it to the xbox would be a pain/messy + money!

Hence why i wanted to use my old router as a stepping stone from my PC to my Xbox.

EDIT: also dont need the internet on my Xbox. Just need to FTP files to it as mentioned above!
 
varial said:
Is their no way todo this as this is what im trying todo!My internet router is on the ground floor and i have a 15m cable running up the stairs to my room.
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Why would you want to do that? Using the second router as a switch, or buying a switch, would solve the problem! Cable from ground floor to upstairs, into switch/router. Connect both Xbox and PC to this switch/router.

To have Another 15m cable running from it to the xbox would be a pain/messy + money!
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And isn't necessary.
 
csmager said:
Why would you want to do that? Using the second router as a switch, or buying a switch, would solve the problem! Cable from ground floor to upstairs, into switch/router. Connect both Xbox and PC to this switch/router.


And isn't necessary.
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OMG! i have just reaslied what your saying!!! some times when some things right in front off you, you just cant see it! *goes hangs head in shame*
 
Would a switch use significantly less power than a router? A switching engine itself is very simple so only draws about 5watts i expect but a router is going to need a cpu of some sort , ram, wireless networking adapters etc. Something to think about.
 
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