I had an old Unite Pro that had to be hooked up through USB to a Cradlepoint which was then connected to my main rifi router. This new router has a lan port. When I plug it straight into my wifi router, I have internet access everywhere and all is well except that I can no longer access my wifi router (TPLINK ARCHER AC1200) via it's IP addresses for administration purposes. I attached a pic of my setup. I think it's just a matter of IP addresses. Can someone help me figure this out? Diagram of Setup

M1= 192.168.1.01, DHCP disabled, IP Passthrough enabled.Linksys=192.168.0.4 When the linksys is connected to the M1 and my home PC is connected to the linsys, I have internet. But the idiot on the phone said I shouldnt be able to connect to the M1 via 192.168.1.1. NOT TRUE. Because I can. But after all of this is hooked up, I cannot access my Linsys router via 192.168.0.4. I can't get to it's admin page. This makes ZERO FREAKIN' SENSE. Something is terribly wrong in this setup and I need some assistance figuring out what. Is there anyone that has any idea about networking or router setup that can get this going? It's getting stupid now.

OrIf you don't know how to change the IP of router 1 and router 2 then you could go to settings > setup > router setup and change the M1 gateway address to 192.168.0.1 and then the M1 DHCP starting address to 192.168.0.20 , end address to 192.168.0.99. IP passthrough off . Reboot the M1, then after it has started reboot all your other devices to get a new address and you should still have net access and be able to access routers 1 and 2

:smileymad: That setup rendered my TPLINK USELESS!!!! I cannot access it now. Not over wifi. Not over direct connect. NOTHING. ARGGGGGHHHHHHHH...... Im so freakin PISSED right now.

Nope.Doesn't work. This setup literally works on every other router I own EXCEPT my netgeear. How ironic is that...two routers from the same manufacturer not working together.Anyone else want to venture a guess as to how to get this to work? I'm about at the end o f my rope. If it weren't for the cost, I'd smash both of these devices in my driveway with my truck. These are easily the worst, most difficult, flaky, routers I've ever used. Ever. Hands down. I cannot fathom how these can't work together. It's horrible. Support has been useless. It's like asking my 5 year old how to network. It seems like everything we do is a shotgun aporoach...just throw it up on the wall and see if it sticks. Is there anyone with experinece that can help here? I have 10 more days before my return period is up. If it doesn't work by then, it's gone.

Rather than using a router and having to deal with conflicting subnet and DHCP configs between the hotspot and the router. It's much easier to just buy a wireless access point. Just plug in the AP (most are configured for DHCP) and then set configure the AP for your preferred settings (use one's which don't conflict with the hotspot). Once complete, turn off the wifi on the hotspot. Or, if you want a larger LAN, get a small ethernet switch (like the GS105 or GS108 from Netgear) and place it inbetween the hotspot and the AP. This way you can connected wired ethernet devices as well. I use the following AP from TP-Link(eap225)https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-EAP225-V3-Wireless-Supports/dp/B0781YXFBT/ref=sxts_sxwds-bia?keywords=eap225&pd_rd_i=B0781YXFBT&pd_rd_r=48827de5-40e4-489f-a1e9-1b8afa6c99d2&pd_rd_w=0ZlwW&pd_rd_wg=7RoEW&pf_rd_p=1cb3f32a-ccfd-479b-8a13-b22f56c942c6&pf_rd_r=1DM80HYWZ0185DKRC3J5&psc=1&qid=1577099796

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agdodge4x4
Luminary
Nov 25, 2017
TTT

No one knows how to attach this device to an existing wifi router home setup properly? Everyone uses this thing as a mobile router?

I just want it to provide internet connectivity and plug it into my existing router via ethernet port. Currently, my setup is really messing up the network.
- agdodge4x4
  Luminary
  Nov 25, 2017
  GAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!
  
  Just got off the phone with technical support after ONE HOUR. Even they don't know how to get this damn thing to work?
  
  Seriously....you cannot tell me I am the only person on this planet that wants to use this as a STANDALONE INTERNET CONNECTION.
  
  Why is this not possible? DHCP is disabled on the M1. IP Passtrhogh is enabled.
  
  Why is there not a step by step guide for what tech support calls a 'common' setup?
  
  How do I set up my main wifi router to make this freakin' hotspot work?!
  - agdodge4x4
    Luminary
    Nov 25, 2017
    M1= 192.168.1.01, DHCP disabled, IP Passthrough enabled.
    Linksys=192.168.0.4
    
    When the linksys is connected to the M1 and my home PC is connected to the linsys, I have internet. But the idiot on the phone said I shouldnt be able to connect to the M1 via 192.168.1.1. NOT TRUE. Because I can. But after all of this is hooked up, I cannot access my Linsys router via 192.168.0.4. I can't get to it's admin page.
    
    This makes ZERO FREAKIN' SENSE. Something is terribly wrong in this setup and I need some assistance figuring out what.
    
    Is there anyone that has any idea about networking or router setup that can get this going? It's getting stupid now.
chindrella007
Aspirant
Nov 05, 2019
You can go to the setting and change the both IP address and ones reset the router facebook.if not working then you go to the other wifi adapter that is better option. you can go to the page and find more about the wifi mini adapter.
Johnparker001
Aspirant
Dec 02, 2019
Best option to buy a router is Netgear , I am using Netgear for a sevarel year's but there was'nt any issue with me . I am using Netgear model R6-220 wifi dual-band router,it's covered wide renge area , for more model depcription I saw in Netgear facebook page.
Peterbale
Aspirant
Dec 23, 2019
Wifi Routers are everywhere now. But not everyone can setup a wifi router or solve any problem related to the router. So, I always suggest to only take expert's opinion because solving a network router's problem is not everyone's cup of tea. There are many experts I know on facebook who can help on this topic.
- JSchnee21
  Virtuoso
  Dec 23, 2019
  Rather than using a router and having to deal with conflicting subnet and DHCP configs between the hotspot and the router. It's much easier to just buy a wireless access point. Just plug in the AP (most are configured for DHCP) and then set configure the AP for your preferred settings (use one's which don't conflict with the hotspot). Once complete, turn off the wifi on the hotspot. Or, if you want a larger LAN, get a small ethernet switch (like the GS105 or GS108 from Netgear) and place it inbetween the hotspot and the AP. This way you can connected wired ethernet devices as well.
  
  I use the following AP from TP-Link(eap225)
  https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-EAP225-V3-Wireless-Supports/dp/B0781YXFBT/ref=sxts_sxwds-bia?keywords=eap225&pd_rd_i=B0781YXFBT&pd_rd_r=48827de5-40e4-489f-a1e9-1b8afa6c99d2&pd_rd_w=0ZlwW&pd_rd_wg=7RoEW&pf_rd_p=1cb3f32a-ccfd-479b-8a13-b22f56c942c6&pf_rd_r=1DM80HYWZ0185DKRC3J5&psc=1&qid=1577099796
  - jrodobu
    Initiate
    Dec 30, 2019
    Really appreciate the previous posts and input...is there a way you can simplify instructions for someone who isn't very tech savy (like myself). I basically have a nighthawk as the only internet at my house...and the signal is good, but I need to extend the range to reach more of my house. Not sure which route to go. Thanks.

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