Not sure how to configure a home network using 2 routers

[DJFuji]

Verizon FTTP uses a Dlink router with a hacked firmware to allow higher speed throughputs so i have to use the one they provided me. However, I've plugged my existing wifi router into their router so that my wifi devices have connectivity. Internet is fine but i dont know how to set things up to have the two networks communicate since the devices are NATed apart now.

I enabled DMZ on the wifi router to expose the media center PC but all it did was create another IP on wired router's DHCP list. An IP I can't ping. In fact, I can't ping the wifi router either, even though WAN Ping is enabled.

I'd like for the two networks to act as if they were on same LAN. Sort of a pseudo-VPN type thing i guess. Any ideas on how to do this?

 

[Fardringle]

The best way to do this (if your wireless router supports it) is to set up the router as an access point and disable DHCP on the router so that the wireless clients connecting to the router will actually 'log in' to your Verizon D-Link router to obtain an IP address. When set up this way, the wireless router will not perform any routing or NAT functions and will act as a wireless switch for the wireless clients and otherwise function exactly the same as a wired switch would.

The exact steps to do this depend entirely on the specific wireless router you have, so you'll need to consult your user's manual for instructions. If the manual refuses to be helpful (some are just plain worthless), post the exact model number here and I'm sure someone will be able to point you in the right direction.

 

[imported_Phil]

Originally posted by: Fardringle
The best way to do this (if your wireless router supports it) is to set up the router as an access point and disable DHCP on the router so that the wireless clients connecting to the router will actually 'log in' to your Verizon D-Link router to obtain an IP address. When set up this way, the wireless router will not perform any routing or NAT functions and will act as a wireless switch for the wireless clients and otherwise function exactly the same as a wired switch would.

The exact steps to do this depend entirely on the specific wireless router you have, so you'll need to consult your user's manual for instructions. If the manual refuses to be helpful (some are just plain worthless), post the exact model number here and I'm sure someone will be able to point you in the right direction.

Good advice :thumbsup:
Definitely the way I'd do it.

 

[WPFossil]

Originally posted by: Fardringle
The best way to do this (if your wireless router supports it) is to set up the router as an access point and disable DHCP on the router so that the wireless clients connecting to the router will actually 'log in' to your Verizon D-Link router to obtain an IP address. When set up this way, the wireless router will not perform any routing or NAT functions and will act as a wireless switch for the wireless clients and otherwise function exactly the same as a wired switch would.

The exact steps to do this depend entirely on the specific wireless router you have, so you'll need to consult your user's manual for instructions. If the manual refuses to be helpful (some are just plain worthless), post the exact model number here and I'm sure someone will be able to point you in the right direction.

A Verizon fiber connection. Cool.

Fardingle's reply is right on for the equipment you now have. Here's something else to consider:

Get your own router and configure it to your own specs, whatever best suits your network (easier said than done, but bear with me for a sec).

Then for the D-Link router: Definitely disable DHCP. See if you can make the Verizon supplied router act as a bridge. This is usually an option with any router.

Make your wireless router a WAP.

Now configure your own router or router/switch combo however you like.

I've done this, but not with fiber.

Fardringle's idea is definitely the way to go if you want to avoid adding another router to the mix. My solution actually leaves you with a router, a bridge, and a WAP - so it's not as complicated as it might sound.

Good luck!

 

[JackMDS]

Using a Wireless Cable/DSL Router as a Switch with an Access Point

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[DJFuji]

You guys are awesome. I'll look into this and post my results.