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I have a Dlink DIR-825 access point in my house , and it is connected to a ADSL modem with PPPOE. However, I want to have a network in another building, so I bought a TPLink Archer C5 access point and connected a Ethernet cable from LAN port of Dlink to WAN port of Archer.

It is working, but I want to see the Dlink clients from C5 for example, my PC is connected to the LAN port of C5 and I have some shared folders that I want to access from my tablet, which is connected to Dlink.

Or, my phone is connected to C5 , and I want to access some files on another device which is connected wirelessly to Dlink. How can such a task be accomplished?

Here are some pictures from Dlink and C5 setup:

Gallery of screenshots.

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Don't use the WAN port. Disable DHCP on the second router if you have it activated.

With this setup you have created a separate network with your Archer (including, probably another layer of NAT). You'll want that the Archer is more acting like a 'Switch' than another router.

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  • What IP should I use on the second router when i disable DHCP ? Will I be able to connect clients wirelessly and with ethernet cable ? or does it need some specific configuration?
    – Sepehrmagic
    Apr 11, 2017 at 9:11
  • One you like. Preferable one that doesn't collide with the DHCP range from your Dlink. yes/no to the other questions.
    – user3549596
    Apr 11, 2017 at 9:14

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