Configure wireless network with wireless router

Bryan Sizemore

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Feb 25, 2015
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Thank you for taking the time to read my post and sorry for being so new at this. I have a cable modem that is also wireless that is required by the ISP. To increase coverage I bought an additional wireless router(BuffuloTech Dual Band). They are connected via Ethernet cable and both can see the internet. My issue is my printer is connects wireless to the network. It can only be seen by whoever is on a particular router/modem. I think when all my computers can see the printer they will be able to share data between the pcs. I need steps on how to configure my network so my household can use the printer and still hit the internet. I don't know if it should be a bridge or 2 separate routers but linked on the LAN. I hope this is clear. If you have additional questions such as hardware, let me know.
 
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It is important how you configure the additional router. It should be connected LAN port to LAN port from your cable modem/router (aka gateway) with an Ethernet cable.

The Buffalo should have its DHCP disabled and be given a static address in the gateway network range that is not within the gateway DHCP assignment range. I would use different SSIDs for the Buffalo so that you can select which radio you are attaching to any device, but I would use the same security type (WPA2/AES) and passkey.

So for example if your gateway address is 192,168.x.1 and it uses 192.168.x.2 to x.100, set the Buffalo static address to 192.168.x.101 or higher. You will have to modify this for your specific gateway address and DHCP assignable range...
It is important how you configure the additional router. It should be connected LAN port to LAN port from your cable modem/router (aka gateway) with an Ethernet cable.

The Buffalo should have its DHCP disabled and be given a static address in the gateway network range that is not within the gateway DHCP assignment range. I would use different SSIDs for the Buffalo so that you can select which radio you are attaching to any device, but I would use the same security type (WPA2/AES) and passkey.

So for example if your gateway address is 192,168.x.1 and it uses 192.168.x.2 to x.100, set the Buffalo static address to 192.168.x.101 or higher. You will have to modify this for your specific gateway address and DHCP assignable range.

Then all routing will be done by your gateway, and the Buffalo will only be a wireless access point with 3 LAN port if you want to use a wired connection for anything near it.
 
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