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Dominator1
Feb 03, 2024Tutor
Different IP addresses modem vs router
For some reason, my modem and router have different IP addresses, 192.168.0.1 and 192.168.1.1, respectively. I have a printer connected by ethernet that connects to the modem. my 2 computers and ot...
- Feb 07, 2024
That diagram is fantastic!
Dominator1 wrote:
I also realize that i might need to relocate the orbi router to the basement next to the IPS modem and connect directly from that to the various satellites?
Yes, move the basement satellite upstairs, connect the router directly to the ISP device, and then everything in the house connects to the router LAN ports. If there are not enough open ports, an inexpensive gigabit Ethernet switch in the basement will provide more connections.
Dominator1
Feb 06, 2024Tutor
thanks again crimpon.
i'm not sure i fully follow (you can probably tell i'm a novice). here are the points that i think are relevant and what i think i have to do to solve (which i can only try tomorrow as various users are using the network). would be great if you if you could point out anything relevant, good or bad in my understanding of the situation.
the first diagram below is a simplified version of my current and desired network (simplified to exclude printers, phones, amazon echos, and 2 other satellites). i want to restructure to the desired setup on the right to simplify, and to improve strength and consistency by increasing ethernet usage and reducing wifi reliance. I intend to make the changes one step at a time so that when things don't go as expected I know what change / link generated the problem.
The problem i'm having right now is that when i switch the connection of orbi satellite #2 to ethernet, the connection goes directly to the IPS modem even though i have tried to direct it to the Orbi router (via the orbi router's mac address). The orbi router sub-network doesn't recognize the satellite (& the internet doesn't seem to work when this sateliite is connected directly to the ISP modem). I have read that directing the ethernet connection to the orbi router should be possible but i cannot figure out how to get it to work.
Perhaps, i need to try rebooting everything? I also realize that i might need to relocate the orbi router to the basement next to the IPS modem and connect directly from that to the various satellites?
Thanks in advance. - Dominator1
CrimpOn
Feb 07, 2024Guru - Experienced User
That diagram is fantastic!
Dominator1 wrote:
I also realize that i might need to relocate the orbi router to the basement next to the IPS modem and connect directly from that to the various satellites?
Yes, move the basement satellite upstairs, connect the router directly to the ISP device, and then everything in the house connects to the router LAN ports. If there are not enough open ports, an inexpensive gigabit Ethernet switch in the basement will provide more connections.
- Dominator1Feb 13, 2024Tutor
thanks all. i moved the netgear orbi router in between the IPC modem and the splitter switch so that all wifi and ethernet in the house comes from the netgear orbi which is internet-supplied by the cablecom modem. works great so far and makes a lot of sense. thanks for everyone's help!
- FURRYe38Feb 13, 2024Guru - Experienced User
Glad you got it working. Please mark your thread as solved so others will know. Be sure to save off a back up configuration to file for safe keeping. Saves time if a reset is needed.
https://kb.netgear.com/000062080/How-do-I-back-up-the-configuration-settings-on-my-Orbi-WiFi-System
Enjoy. 📡
- Dominator1Feb 13, 2024Tutor
and i love the kudos on my diagram. thank you crimpon. the diagram took me a long time but helped clarify things in my own mind.