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TSCalvin871989
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Jan 22 2020, 08:11 PM, updated 5y ago
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So as per topic, how do I connect two routers to a modem via lan cable ?
My purpose and goal are as below,
Router A will connect via lan cable to modem as I will use this router as a connection for tv box (wireless will be disabled for this router)
Router B will connect via lan cable to modem and this will be use as a normal wireless router to use internet
Anyone can help me ?
Thanks.
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qwertyuioped
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Jan 22 2020, 08:25 PM
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I assume router A is your main router, yes? Router B cannot plug in direct to modem to get internet i reckon cos main router need to call pppoe from modem. Diff isp migjt be dofferent setup. If that the case router B connect to main router but router B need to be in same subnet as router A and dhcp must be off on router B. So modem>router A>router B
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Momo33
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Jan 22 2020, 08:34 PM
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Try follow this link below , On youtube also have a few tutorial . https://m.wikihow.com/Connect-Two-RoutersRouter B ... if you are buying it check that it can handle AP mode . and you need to turn off DHCP on this router. This post has been edited by Momo33: Jan 22 2020, 08:38 PM
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TSCalvin871989
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Jan 22 2020, 08:40 PM
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QUOTE(qwertyuioped @ Jan 22 2020, 08:25 PM) I assume router A is your main router, yes? Router B cannot plug in direct to modem to get internet i reckon cos main router need to call pppoe from modem. Diff isp migjt be dofferent setup. If that the case router B connect to main router but router B need to be in same subnet as router A and dhcp must be off on router B. So modem>router A>router B Yep you are right router A is main because sitting beside modem and tv while router B is about 30 meter via lan cable from Router A and modem. Ok I'll try your method and report back later. Thanks
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TSCalvin871989
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Jan 22 2020, 08:41 PM
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QUOTE(Momo33 @ Jan 22 2020, 08:34 PM) Try follow this link below , On youtube also have a few tutorial . https://m.wikihow.com/Connect-Two-RoutersRouter B ... if you are buying it check that it can handle AP mode . and you need to turn off DHCP on this router. Yep my router B does support AP mode
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Momo33
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Jan 22 2020, 08:46 PM
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QUOTE(Calvin871989 @ Jan 22 2020, 09:41 PM) Yep my router B does support AP mode then no worries you are good to GO I have same setup one router on gnd floor and the other on first floor .. with both router wireless working and getting full speed . did this 3 years ago and no issues .
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netmatrix
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Jan 22 2020, 09:15 PM
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The BTU/ Modem can support 2 routers? I want to know too........
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Momo33
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Feb 3 2020, 07:39 AM
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QUOTE(netmatrix @ Jan 22 2020, 10:15 PM) The BTU/ Modem can support 2 routers? I want to know too........ came across this thread today and after reading i realise i have misread the original question. BTU cannot support 2 routers on 1 unifi account. This post has been edited by Momo33: Feb 3 2020, 07:40 AM
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angelcat
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Feb 3 2020, 03:49 PM
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Getting Started
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It depend how you setup the network.
First BTU can support 2 routers or even more, but it can only setup 1 router to dial up 1 ISP account, so let say if you having unifi and maxis at the same time, then yes you can setup 2 router to connect 2 internet account with 1 BTU. But i guess this is not what you looking for.
If Router A still have LAN port available, 30m LAN cable is within acceptable range. Else you can buy a switch for tv box connect to the Router A, plug and play no additional setting require.
No need another router if you are looking for extra 1 internet line just for tv box. Configure a router to same subnet, turn off wifi and turn off DHCP, it then become switch function.
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