I can assist with your new setup. What do you need help with specifically?
I can assist with your new setup. What do you need help with specifically?
Hello. I'm facing a challenge with my new setup. The Wi-Fi signal from the main router is weak, so I connected a cheaper router to extend it. However, my parents often turn off the main router while I play, making the second router inoperative. I need a solution that keeps Router 2 active even when Router 1 is off, without being able to switch it on or off. The setup must stay passive and unaffected by those changes. Additionally, the ISP cable connects to Router 1's WAN and needs a PPPoE username and password, while the Ethernet cable goes to Router 1's LAN and the WAN of Router 2.
To keep an internet connection, router 1 must stay powered on. If it's off, router 2 can't connect without switching the cable to its ISP connection. Placing the LAN from router 1 on the WAN port of router 2 adds another layer of NAT, making it hard to reach local devices. Connect it directly to the LAN port on router 2 or consider a switch instead. The simplest fix is asking your parents to keep the router on.
Thanks for the feedback. The goal was to find a way around Router 1 or use a module to get the desired outcome. I attempted that and it resolved the issue, but my second router only has one LAN port which I rely on for my PC connection. When trying to connect via LAN to LAN, I can’t access Router 2’s web interface. Most importantly, all the devices I depend on are on Router 2. If my parents helped, I wouldn’t be here now.
I considered building an Arduino circuit linking the ISP Ethernet to the Ethernet cable entering my room after the Router 1 is powered down. I’m unsure if using transistors on data lines will cause packet loss. Additionally, I’ll need to reset Router 2 with the PPPoE username and password each time it switches.
This seems like an overly complicated fix for a straightforward problem. If your parents are disabling the router (probably for security), they likely won’t approve you installing an Arduino to manage the connection. EDIT: I also think they probably turn off the modem along with the router, which means you’d need a separate modem or a combined modem/router setup since direct connection isn’t possible without one.
It's intriguing how a copper ethernet connection limits the range for an ISP link. It might be possible to integrate a media converter or similar device into the ISP equipment as it enters the building. Generally, setting this up without physical changes seems difficult. The simplest approach would involve connecting a switch to router 1 and linking it to router 2 via cable, but only activating the second router when the first is off. This isn't ideal, especially if the routers are active simultaneously, causing conflicts. You also face the risk of your parents turning off the switch or any other device you attempt to use. While an Arduino solution might exist, finding guidance is unlikely since such setups aren't common. Talking openly with your parents would likely be the most effective path. If they remain uncooperative, you may need to handle it yourself or cover the costs.
Talk to your parents honestly and listen to their perspectives. Be willing to find middle ground. Respect is key, especially when it comes to costs like your internet bill. Once you can manage your finances or help cover the expense, it will be a privilege they can enjoy. I regret saying that advanced tech tricks won’t stop a basic way to turn off the service. Just as we wouldn’t encourage breaking laws, we shouldn’t assist with bypassing parental controls.