Set up a robust home network configuration

Sokil
Member

01-04-2026, 09:52 PM

I configured a large network in my home because Wi-Fi couldn’t pass through the walls and adding new wiring wasn’t possible. The setup looks like this: Printer → Router → Powerline → Main Router + Modem → Powerline → Router → PC. The issue is I can’t see any network beyond the last router on the PC, not even the printer or the hard drive connected to the main router. It seems the problem lies in the final router configuration. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Sokil

01-04-2026, 09:52 PM #1

Yaunis
Junior Member

01-08-2026, 05:17 PM

Be careful with the number of routers. Make sure they aren’t handling real routing—switch them to AP mode and turn off DHCP if needed. Also, confirm you didn’t chain everything together; that’s a good point.

Yaunis

01-08-2026, 05:17 PM #2

xAdriLCT
Senior Member

702

01-11-2026, 03:23 AM

The most affordable option is to switch the extra routers into AP mode. I can't ensure the LAN ports remain active.

xAdriLCT

01-11-2026, 03:23 AM #3

The most affordable option is to switch the extra routers into AP mode. I can't ensure the LAN ports remain active.

coyote888
Posting Freak

838

01-17-2026, 10:22 AM

Switch your setup to resolve all problems (Wi-Fi included if needed). Make sure only one switch is assigned to each network. Updated February 26, 2020 by AbydosOne

coyote888

01-17-2026, 10:22 AM #4

Switch your setup to resolve all problems (Wi-Fi included if needed). Make sure only one switch is assigned to each network. Updated February 26, 2020 by AbydosOne

leonardo0803
Member

180

01-19-2026, 10:47 AM

Only one router exists in my home network, and everything has been secured using switches afterward.

leonardo0803

01-19-2026, 10:47 AM #5

Only one router exists in my home network, and everything has been secured using switches afterward.

muffles45
Member

189

01-20-2026, 01:14 PM

Also, ensure your power connections remain consistent across your router and PC. This helps prevent hidden devices from interfering if you're not paying attention.

muffles45

01-20-2026, 01:14 PM #6

Also, ensure your power connections remain consistent across your router and PC. This helps prevent hidden devices from interfering if you're not paying attention.

Lynton
Junior Member

02-09-2026, 01:16 PM

Most people suggest replacing routers with switches, except for your main internet connection. This isn't considered a large-scale network setup.

Lynton

02-09-2026, 01:16 PM #7

Most people suggest replacing routers with switches, except for your main internet connection. This isn't considered a large-scale network setup.

Jr_Skylord
Member

02-09-2026, 03:59 PM

Thank you, I'll place them in ap mode.

Jr_Skylord

02-09-2026, 03:59 PM #8

Thank you, I'll place them in ap mode.