How to get two Routers in the same network?

[Informant X]

So Router A =
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833122334
So Router B =
http://www.electronicsz4sale.com/netgear-netgear-wgr614nar-wireless-router-p-32669.html

So basically they are all 4 port routers and I already have them, so I would like to get them to work without spending money if possible.

So I have 5 network devices I need to connect to my network at home. 3 PC's and two Mybooklive duo nas's.

So I was thinking I can plug PC A and B and a NAS into the 3 ports in router A. (Also modem goes direct into this router. For the 4th plug I was gonna connect router B to it and PC C and NAS 2. So looks like that's not working. (Sounds obvious to the advanced i'm sure) But basically everything on Router B (PC C, and NAS 2) can't see anything on Router A, and vice versa. Is there anyway to get this working so everything is happy and can see each other?

Basically right now it's like I have two "separate" networks. I had heard I can disable DHCP on router B (which didn't work) to other crazy stuff? Is there an easy way to do this? The obvious answer is get a router with more ports, or a switch but again not spending money is preferable. Let me know what's up please.

Also PC's also run Win 7.

 

[alkemyst]

I have no idea what that NetGear thing can switch...your 3500 has 4 switchports on it.
My question is why are you using wireless gear for a wired network.

A router is not a switch. Since you have 2 NAS, I would put the two NAS on the 3500 switch and whatever of the 2 PC's are the most important.

I'd throw the netgear on ebay or FST here. Let the other PC live wirelessly.

If you want a full wired network, just buy a L3 capable switch and forget wireless.

We'd need to see your configs to be sure though if what you are trying is impossible.

 

[ch33zw1z]

B router as a wap is what you're looking for: http://www.ezlan.net/router_AP.html

and if you don't want wireless on the B router, disable it.

You're on the right track, but some additional config is required. Dont just disable DHCP on the B router, you have to give it an IP on the same network that router A is on (and outside of A's DHCP range....) And when the config is all done, the cable connecting hte two routers will go from LAN to LAN ports.

You'll end up with 3 additional LAN ports, and a WAP (unless you do disable it.)

 

[Railgun]

If you're plugging A into the WAN port of B, that won't work. Plug it into one of the LAN ports.

And these are switches...dumb L3 switches.

 

[dealguru]

So Router A =
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16833122334
So Router B =
http://www.electronicsz4sale.com/netgear-netgear-wgr614nar-wireless-router-p-32669.html

So basically they are all 4 port routers and I already have them, so I would like to get them to work without spending money if possible.

So I have 5 network devices I need to connect to my network at home. 3 PC's and two Mybooklive duo nas's.

So I was thinking I can plug PC A and B and a NAS into the 3 ports in router A. (Also modem goes direct into this router. For the 4th plug I was gonna connect router B to it and PC C and NAS 2. So looks like that's not working. (Sounds obvious to the advanced i'm sure) But basically everything on Router B (PC C, and NAS 2) can't see anything on Router A, and vice versa. Is there anyway to get this working so everything is happy and can see each other?

Basically right now it's like I have two "separate" networks. I had heard I can disable DHCP on router B (which didn't work) to other crazy stuff? Is there an easy way to do this? The obvious answer is get a router with more ports, or a switch but again not spending money is preferable. Let me know what's up please.

Also PC's also run Win 7.

Connect Router A Port #4 to Router B port #1
You will be left with 6 ports for your wired devices.