Conecting multiple networks

[Wiechu]

Is there a way to connect 2 WiFi networks into 1? Both routers are conected via cable, but i can't acces any computer or NAS server from other network. I am currently conected with cable to router 1 and all devices are conected to router 2. I have heard that i can set second router to Acces Point and it will work. Is it right? 

[Razor Blade]

If you look in the routers config for access point mode it would make it easier. What model routers do you have? Also make sure you're not using the WAN port to connect them together. You have to use LAN ports.

[tiandrei]

Hello,

 

Is there a cable between router 1 and router 2 ?

If yes you have to convert router 2 into an AP.

If the router has an AP mode very good ( you will probably have to move the cable from router 1 into a LAN port but it depends on the make of the router).

If router 2 has no AP mode you will have to : 

- disable DHCP on it 

- move cable from router 1 in a LAN port on router 2

- give router 2 an static IP from the same subnet as the one from DHCP in router 1

 

On the Wifi part you could set sams SSID and password on both routers and the devices will move from one network to another if they loose connection or you could just reassign manually.

 

[akialwayz]

lets say you have router A and B.you can use router B as an access point for router A.I have tried that to extend my wifi coverage using my spare router but the downfall is it is pain in the ass to setup,sometimes it wont connect and the speed from the 2nd router is half that of main router.I suggest you buy an extension AP device instead of using another router.Speaking from experience

[Wiechu]

Both routers are conected with cable conected to LAN port on router 1 and WAN port on router 2. Router 2 has AP mode. How exactly AP mode works? 

Router1: TL-WR740N

Router 2: netis wf2780