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Until recently, I had 3 computers running off the same router. They were all configured to work on the same homegroup. Everything worked fine.

Now, to extend the wireless to another part of my house, I have put a second wireless router between the line from the first one and one of the other computers.

Now, that computer cannot see or be seen by the other 2 computers.

I assume it is basically creating a second or sub network and the 2 cannot communicate.

Is there a way to configure the second router so the computer beneath it can communicate with the other computers in the LAN?

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  • Yes, they each have their own subnet. Mar 30, 2014 at 10:03
  • Yes. Use the second wireless router as a WAP and not a router.
    – joeqwerty
    Mar 30, 2014 at 15:40

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Router model would be helpful. Most new routers can be set into a Wireless Repeater mode that just extends the original network. Also, the other router needs to be setup as a switch and not actually do any DHCP. You are correct. The second router has its own subnet, which the main router would not be able to see.

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