Connect client Wi-Fi on Router 2 and retrieve DHCP from Router 1
Connect client Wi-Fi on Router 2 and retrieve DHCP from Router 1
Hi everyone. I intend to purchase the TL-R480T+ (Router 1) which supports enabling bandwidth control when usage hits a certain threshold. It lacks Wi-Fi functionality, but I plan to buy another router, the TL-WR940N (Router 2). I'll connect it via LAN from the first router to its LAN port on the second one. If I use my smartphone to link to the second router over Wi-Fi, I need it to show up in the DHCP client list on the first router so all devices can connect to the second router through the control function: enable bandwidth control at a specific percentage. Thanks.
It should be straightforward enough. Your current WiFi setup uses old ISP modems for a mesh network. You need to: set up the WiFi networks on Router 2 with their passwords and names, assign a fixed IP to Router 2 (possibly requiring a login), turn off DHCP, and then connect Clients via a network cable from Router 1 to 2. The clients should appear in Router 1’s DHCP list. As for a load balancing router, it might help with bandwidth management if you need it. There’s likely a simpler option available.
Additionally, it must use a fixed LAN IP address and not a WAN connection.
I already own TL-R480T+ and when a family member installs it, bandwidth usage spikes to around 90%. As a result, the router will throttle performance instead of maintaining consistent speed with a budget device. Here’s how I’d set it up: change the router settings to 192.168.1.1 with DHCP range from 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.50. Disable DHCP on the second router and assign a static IP of 192.168.1.51. Connect an Ethernet cable from the LAN port (router 1) to the WAN port (router 2).
According to the TPLink website, the TL-WR940N supports an Access Point mode. Activating this setting makes it operate as an access point with routing and DHCP disabled. Remember that connecting your Ethernet cable to it should direct you to use one of the LAN ports instead of the WAN port for proper functionality.
It functions nicely. Appreciate all the help. Suggestion: Place the cable before setting the static LAN to 192.168.1.51, otherwise you'll encounter an error. Once the cable is connected, configure the static afterward.