There are several methods to connect a router to another router, each with its own applicable scenarios and advantages and disadvantages: 1. Wired connection method
Steps:
1. Prepare a network cable: Prepare a network cable to ensure good quality and support stable network transmission.
2. Connect Ethernet cable: Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the LAN port of the first router (usually labeled 1, 2, 3, 4 or LAN), and the other end to the WAN port of the second router (usually labeled Internet or WAN).
3. Set IP address: Set up DHCP service on the first router and ensure that the IP address of the second router is in the same network segment as the first router, but the IP address cannot be the same to avoid IP address conflicts.
4. Restart the router: After completing the above settings, restart both routers and they will be connected through wired means.
advantage:
Stable connection and fast data transmission speed.
Suitable for network environments that require high stability and speed.
Disadvantages:
Network cables need to be laid, which may be limited by wiring. 2、 Wireless bridging method
Steps:
1. Confirm support: Ensure that both routers support WDS (Wireless Distributed System) functionality.
2. Enable WDS function: In the settings interface of the first router, enable WDS function and search for the wireless signal of the second router.
3. Connection signal: In the settings interface of the second router, also enable the WDS function and connect to the wireless signal of the first router.
4. Set wireless name and password: Set the same wireless name and password for two routers so that devices can seamlessly switch between the two routers.
advantage:
No need to lay network cables, high flexibility.
Suitable for network environments that cannot be wired or require flexible mobility.
Disadvantages:
Wireless signals may be subject to interference, affecting stability and transmission speed.
It is relatively complex to set up separately on two routers. 3、 LAN-LAN connection method
Steps:
1. Connect Ethernet cable: Leave the WAN port of the second router vacant and directly use an Ethernet cable to connect the LAN port of the first router to the LAN port of the second router.
2. Turn off DHCP service: Turn off DHCP service on the second router to avoid IP address conflicts.
advantage:
The second router is equivalent to a switch, which can expand the number of ports on the first router.
No need to set an additional IP address, the operation is relatively simple.
Disadvantages:
The wireless network function of the second router may not function properly unless otherwise configured.
Suitable for scenarios that require expanding the number of ports. summary
The main methods for wiring from a router to another router are wired connection, wireless bridging, and LAN-LAN connection. Users can choose the most suitable connection method based on their actual needs and network environment. Regardless of which method is chosen, attention should be paid to network security and stability issues to ensure the normal operation of the network.