Is this possible connect 2 routers via bridge?

Efour · 23 Jan 2018 at 20:02

So I've been forced to move from my apartment to another opposite about 40m away.

I can't get internet access in here due to faulty wiring which has a 2 week lead time to fix.... Urgh.

I have selotaped my router to the window in the old apartment, it's a pos supplied by the ISP and I get a 20mbit connection in here.

I have a Linksys AC1900 sitting here. How do I go about connecting that router to this one so I get a stronger signal in here, and can connect a few wired devices like pc and TV?

I know it's hideous bandwidth but at least I'll have Netflix and save on my mobile data bill.

Thanks in advance.

bremen1874 · 23 Jan 2018 at 22:03

See if this does what you want https://www.linksys.com/ca/support-article?articleNum=136155

There are better options but they aren't worth pursuing for such a temporary connection.

Caged · 23 Jan 2018 at 22:22

Do you have a thing called Wireless Bridge?

https://www.linksys.com/ca/support-article?articleNum=141083

Pick 2.4GHz as the band that you connect to your old apartment on, and use the 5GHz radio for broadcasting your network in the new place. If you have old gear that isn't dual-band then it will have to go without Internet for now.

Efour · 23 Jan 2018 at 22:26

That's awesome I'll try it tomorrow

Both are duel band. I'm pretty sure my main routers up for this but the isps one has some ghetto custom firmware.

Caged · 23 Jan 2018 at 22:48

You only need the Linksys to support it, it will just show up as a client to your ISP-supplied box.

Efour · 26 Jan 2018 at 05:12

Working good thanks for tip.