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Access two routers with Netgear Genie - R6300v2 R7500v2
I have decided to expand my network to give myself a little more coverage upstairs. I have an Arris SURFboard SB8200 Modem that has two Ethernet Ports to allow for two Home Networks. Right now I have...
GQSmoos wrote:
Back-up question. I currently have a 20-port switch connected to Router 1, would it work to do your method but have it connected router 1—-switch——router 2?Not if you want to use both as routers.
With two routers on the network, you have two devices trying to control the network, leading to addressing conflicts.
If you opt for router 1—switch—router 2, then do as TheEther suggests, turn the second one into an access point (AP).
You gain nothing, and lose a lot, by trying to run two routers side by side. Router 1 can handle all the network controls, firewalling and things like logging and parental controls and other stuff you want. As an AP the second router can feed LAN ports and local wifi devices.
The R7500v2 is the more powerful of the pair. Use that as the router. Set theR6300v2 in AP mode.
There is support stuff, including a manual, for the R6300v2 somewhere at the end of this link:
>>> R6300v2 | Product | Support <<<
See page 101.
I am okay with the two networks not communicating in this use case, but I’ll probably end up doing it your way if I can’t firgure it out exactly the way I want it.
Back-up question. I currently have a 20-port switch connected to Router 1, would it work to do your method but have it connected router 1—-switch——router 2?
Back-up question. I currently have a 20-port switch connected to Router 1, would it work to do your method but have it connected router 1—-switch——router 2?
GQSmoos wrote:
Back-up question. I currently have a 20-port switch connected to Router 1, would it work to do your method but have it connected router 1—-switch——router 2?
Not if you want to use both as routers.
With two routers on the network, you have two devices trying to control the network, leading to addressing conflicts.
If you opt for router 1—switch—router 2, then do as TheEther suggests, turn the second one into an access point (AP).
You gain nothing, and lose a lot, by trying to run two routers side by side. Router 1 can handle all the network controls, firewalling and things like logging and parental controls and other stuff you want. As an AP the second router can feed LAN ports and local wifi devices.
The R7500v2 is the more powerful of the pair. Use that as the router. Set theR6300v2 in AP mode.
There is support stuff, including a manual, for the R6300v2 somewhere at the end of this link:
>>> R6300v2 | Product | Support <<<
See page 101.
- Sorry, that’s what I meant at the end of the last reply. Router 1–switch—router 2 set as AP. This is what I’ll do.