Another device positioned next to the main router
Another device positioned next to the main router
I'm facing some issues setting up my network. I have two routers and a few devices connected, as shown in the diagram below. It's not ideal, but you understand the setup. The challenge is connecting from my PC with IP 192.168.0.103 to any device on 192.168.1.x. I've created static routes on Router2 so devices in the first group can reach those in the second group, but I'm still having trouble with the reverse connection. Additionally, name resolution is problematic—I used to type "\\pc-name" in Windows Explorer, but now I have to enter the full IP address like "\\IP_of_pc" when connecting from another router. Any solutions exist?
The simplest approach is to remove router 2 and use a switch instead... or if you prefer not to change that, disable DHCP on the second router. Then connect the LAN port from router 1 to a WAN port on router 2. This setup mimics a switch behavior. Ensure the firewall and DHCP services are turned off on the second router.
No there isn't any reason for devices to be in different segment. The only concern I have is about ability to access to router2. I had configuration similar to this one, but with disabled DHCP on router2. But the problem was, once I did that, I wasn't able to connect to router2 anymore. And every time I had to change some settings (like changing wifi password) I had to reset router2 to default settings, so I could access it. Or is there a way to have all devices from router1 and router2 in same IP range, and still be able to access router1 and router2 from my web browser?
To operate as a bridge involves adjusting your router settings, which might require a few clicks or manual changes to NAT, firewall, and DHCP.
Regarding the AP mode, Media Bridge needs two identical routers, making it impossible.
It appears to function perfectly. It only required a single click. Thanks for your assistance!