Aim
I have an existing WiFi router and network, with both wireless and wired devices. However, I need to expand the size of my WiFi network. I have an Ethernet connection between two parts of my house, and I want to create a second WiFi access point at the other end of that connection.
Problem Description
I'm attempting to expand my home network using WAN Bypass (using two routers, with only one serving as the DCHP server, and the other as a WiFi access point only - details on Whirlpool). During testing, I connected both routers with a short Ethernet cable while they were sitting next to each other.
[Internet]--[Router A] ==== [Router B]
This works perfectly, as proven by being able to access all IP addresses and internet access from either access point, both WiFi and wired.
I have wired in the walls of my house an Ethernet cable from upstairs to downstairs. It is not a crossover cable.
When I connect the same WAN Bypass, but using the wall cable, it fails.
[Internet]--[Router A] ====|==== [Router B]
Router A
and Router B
are unable to see each other over the network. Sending a ping results in 100% lost packets. Devices connected to Router A
are still able to connect to the internet, as usual.
I have also tested the cable in the wall.
[Internet]--[Router A] ====|==== [Computer]
This works perfectly, and the computer is able to connect to the network, access all IP addresses and the internet.
I have, of course, swapped out all the intermediate Ethernet cables.
Additional Information
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- I reside in Australia, and am connected to the internet using an ADSL 2+ connection. I live less than 2km as the bird flies from the local exchange, which has plenty of space
Router A
is a D-Link DSL-2740B-F1Router B
is a NetComm NB504- The wall cable is approx. 20m long