There are two main ways to connect a router: wired connection and wireless connection. The following are the detailed steps of these two methods: 1. Wired connection
Wired connection is the most stable and fastest connection method between routers, usually connecting the LAN port (LAN port) or WAN port (WAN port) of two routers through Ethernet cables.
1. Preparation materials: - Ensure that there are sufficient network cables of good quality and moderate length- Two routers and power sockets.
2. Connect Ethernet cable: - Insert one end of an Ethernet cable into the LAN port of the main router (labeled as 1, 2, 3, 4, or LAN)- Insert the other end of the Ethernet cable into the WAN port of the secondary router (usually labeled as Internet or WAN), or according to the configuration mode of the secondary router, it can also be inserted into the LAN port (at this time, the secondary router is equivalent to a switch and DHCP service needs to be turned off).
3. Configure the secondary router: - Enter the management interface of the secondary router (usually 192, 168, x.1, where x is the router number)- Set the internet access mode of the secondary router to "automatically obtain IP address" or "dynamic IP", ensuring that it is in the same network segment as the primary router, but the IP address cannot be the same- As needed, the DHCP service of the secondary router can be turned on or off. If the secondary router is used as a switch, the DHCP service should be turned off.
4. Test connection: Connect the computer or other device to the LAN port or wireless signal of the secondary router to check if it can access the internet normally. 2、 Wireless connection
Wireless connection is suitable for scenarios that require flexible deployment of network environments, achieving wireless connection between two routers through wireless bridging (WDS) or relay functions.
1. Ensure support: - Ensure that both routers support WDS or relay functionality and enable it.
2. Set up wireless network: - Set the name (SSID) and password of the wireless network on the main router.
3. Connect to the secondary router: - Search for the wireless network of the primary router on the secondary router and enter the password to connect- Enter the management interface of the secondary router, set its internet access method to "wireless relay" or "wireless bridge", and enter the wireless password of the primary router.
4. Configure network parameters: - Ensure that the network parameters of the secondary router are in the same network segment as the primary router, but the IP address cannot be the same.
5. Adjust signal: - Adjust the wireless signal strength and channel of the secondary router as needed to achieve better connection performance.
6. Test connection: Connect the computer or other device to the wireless signal of the secondary router and check if it can access the internet normally. matters needing attention
-During the connection process, ensure that the main router is connected to the Internet normally.
-Pay attention to the consistency of passwords and wireless names so that devices can seamlessly switch between the two routers.
-Avoid using excessively long or complex network cables to prevent signal attenuation.
-Regularly restart the router to ensure its stable operation.
By following the above steps and precautions, you can easily connect the router to the router.