Network Setup Help

[Nordsvard]

I have a bit of a problem. We have various wireless devices in my household, and so the connection can get a bit bogged down. In my room I have three devices I use, so I decided to connect a router dedicated to these devices; my Roku SmartTV, my Surface, and my Steam Link. This has greatly improved performance, as well as my Miracast to the TV. Sadly, there is one hand up, I can no longer connect to my main PC with my Steam Link.

Let me give a summary of the network... Modem/router combo that is connected to my main PC and then the other router. Then off that router, I have my Steam Link hardwired and the other two devices on wireless.

I've tried changing the secondary router to bridge mode, but it gives me an invalid field message, and to be honest I'm not really sure what I'm doing here. If someone can propose a solution here, I'd greatly appreciate it.

[afroducks]

Do the two router use the same/different subnet?

[Nordsvard]

From what I've read, I would guess different, but haven't confirmed. I read something about it not mattering even if they were on the same subnet if so and so wasn't done first.

 

Would simply putting them on the same subnet solve the problem?

[afroducks]

If the two devises are on different subnets they would not be able to talk to each other normally.

[Nordsvard]

Just checked, and both are on the same subnet mask.

[Nordsvard]

Just tried setting to bridge mode, and it's all fine this time. Not sure why it wouldn't work before, but it's perfect now. Thank you for your input!

[Trikein]

I like that you take the time to say what model devices you are connecting, but not the model of the gateway or router. Or who your ISP is. Garbage in=garbage out.

[Nordsvard]

Does it really matter for the application? I get your point, but honestly it wouldn't have made the out come of the post any different except having more information.

[Trikein]

31 minutes ago, Nordsvard said:

Does it really matter for the application? I get your point, but honestly it wouldn't have made the out come of the post any different except having more information.

If a device can be put into bridged, AP,repeater, or adapter mode makes a big difference depending on the model number. You fixed the problem without knowing what you did. Hope it doesn't happen again.

[Nordsvard]

The thing is I do know what I did. I knew it needed to be in bridge mode. I couldn't get it to use the option that was there to do so prior, and now it worked. Every wireless router I've owned has had these options, so I fail to see your point, beyond just being annoying.

[Trikein]

22 minutes ago, Nordsvard said:

The thing is I do know what I did. I knew it needed to be in bridge mode. I couldn't get it to use the option that was there to do so prior, and now it worked. Every wireless router I've owned has had these options, so I fail to see your point, beyond just being annoying.

Your failure to see why needing know the model number of a device while troubleshooting it make it impossible for me to help you. I see now you don't need help, so thread closed.