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I have a Linksys Wireless N router with 4 ports. The cable modem comes in through the basement and as a result the wireless signal doesn't reach upstairs very well. All 4 ports on the router are taken.

Can I use a spare Linksys Wireless G router daisy chained on the Wireless N router? I can sacrifice one port on the Wireless N to plug in the Wireless G like, leaving me with the following setup:

  • Cable Modem --> Wireless N WAN

  • Wireless N Outgoing Port --> Wireless G Wan

  • Wireless G ---> Upstairs Wi-Fi and 4 extra ports.

As set up, when I connect to the WiFi through the Wireless G router, I have limited network connectivity and can't connect to the greater Internet through it. How can I use the Wireless G router, connected to the cable modem through the N router, in a way that allows for ful network connectivity, maximizes wireless range and LAN ports?

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    This should work, what IP ranges are you using on each network?
    – Chris S
    Apr 28, 2011 at 22:48
  • Forgive me for the noobishness, but 192.168.1.1-255 (i guess?)
    – Daddy
    Apr 28, 2011 at 23:23
  • I found this and it works: ezlan.net/router_AP.html
    – Daddy
    Apr 28, 2011 at 23:34

3 Answers 3

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You could do something like the following:

  1. config AP-N with SSID-N and IP range 0-127
  2. config AP-G with SSID-G and IP range 128-255
  3. flip AP-G 'backwards' and connect them by what is normally the client side of the AP
  4. point all devices at AP-N for the gateway

This gives to two SSIDs with non-overlapping IP ranges that are still technically on the same subnet (assuming that you use a /24 netmask). It also avoids the double NAT.

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You need to turn off the DHCP server on the second router.

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You can certainly do this, but "nested" NAT could make port forwarding ridiculously stupid. It will also increase your overall error/retransmit rate and introduce latency.

Make room on the cable modem. Consider getting a workgroup switch.

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    And what part of this "Answer" actually answers his question?
    – Chris S
    Apr 28, 2011 at 22:56

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