New Router
New Router
Hey everyone, I'm considering upgrading to a new router for my home setup. My current device lacks bandwidth control, which causes lag when others download during games. It's an AIO Wi-Fi router connected via ADSL at 25Mbps—my parents cover the costs, so I can afford this. My device uses the 10.0.x.x range, and the router will likely default to 192.168.x.x. Should I keep them on the same IP network or separate them? I expect a DHCP conflict but can disable it from one router. It's not a big concern since I'll have up to 15 devices online. No need for complex subnet settings.
Start with your primary goal when doubling the NAT—aim for separate subnets. For future setup, consider switching the modem to a bridged configuration if you intend to add a router. Next, think about your bandwidth management strategy.
Most routers sold ready-to-use let you define your desired LAN IP range. The challenge arises when connecting to another router on the same network, like your AIO device or gateway. Both devices may try to handle each other's tasks, causing conflicts. To resolve this, enable "bridge" mode if supported, and link your new router directly via Ethernet to the gateway. Set up its settings as you normally would—QoS, wireless, etc.—so client devices join the new router’s access point while the gateway remains only for connecting to the DSL line. You’ll need access to the gateway’s admin panel with valid credentials. Not every gateway supports this feature easily; I used a cable ISP device that let me disable its Wi-Fi and assign a static IP to my new router’s MAC address. Then I connected the new router directly over Ethernet, configured it as needed, and everything functioned smoothly. Ideally, keep this network on a separate subnet from the AIO gateway to avoid recurring issues. So far, this setup has worked well for me. I used an Ubiquiti Edgerouter X-SFP for routing, firewall, QOS, and paired two UAP-ACs for access points. After tweaking the QoS settings, the network responded quickly, even with many connected clients.