2nd Router as a access point no internet?

ssmacc · 21 Oct 2013 at 13:48

Hello,

I'm trying to set up a second router as a access point and am struggling, the wireless is useless in the second half of the house hence the need for the access point, I've got the second router plugged in via a Ethernet cable and PC’s / XBOX can access the internet via the second router over LAN. However, the second router indicates no internet connection and I cannot use the WiFi? Can anyone help?

Set up is as follows (Netgear Routers):

Virgin super-hub (modem only)--Ethernet cable-->3700--Ethernet cable->2000---Ethernet cable-->Xbox360/PS3.

Cheers

bremen1874 · 21 Oct 2013 at 13:56

The second router won't see an internet connection because there shouldn't be anything connected to its WAN port.

Assuming the second router hasn't got a dedicated AP mode:

Assign a sensible management IP address.
Disable DHCP.
Connect one of the LAN ports to the network (ignore the WAN port).
Configure the wireless as you see fit.

ssmacc · 21 Oct 2013 at 13:59

Hello,
I’ve done those steps I can access the second router and nothing is plugged into the WAN (just the network points). However, I don’t think I can see the WiFi, I’ve used the same settings as the 1st router (same SSID etc) is that wise?
Thanks so far

bremen1874 · 21 Oct 2013 at 14:02

Using the same wireless settings (but not the channel) is the usual way of doing things.

For testing set a different SSID so you can check that they're both working.

ssmacc · 21 Oct 2013 at 14:07

Just changed the SSID and its working fin (thanks) I'll mess about with the channels, i guess its not auto-changing to the strongest signal at the moment.
Cheers