This new device is causing an intense urge to yell.
This new device is causing an intense urge to yell.
The router you're connecting your laptop to is actually acting as a DHCP server. Turn off DHCP on the router and use a client port instead of the WAN port. Your router functions more like a switch with an integrated Wi-Fi adapter. I frequently check the networking forum, and it seems using two routers for bridging Wi-Fi or as secondary access points is surprisingly common. I believe having two routers is likely the most discussed topic in this area.