How to Link Two Routers Together

Many home wireless Internet users have a router installed somewhere near the main access point (typically where the Internet connection originates). The Internet signal is than sent out through the router so a computer with wireless capabilities can access the Internet. In case the signal is simply not strong enough to reach the extended area of the house or location, it is entirely possible to connect two or more routers together, which will increase the strength of the signal.

Step 1:

Place the two routers close enough together to be connected by the LAN (Ethernet) cable. LAN cables can be purchased at multiple sizes, so this shouldn't be much of an issue.

Step 2:

Plug one end of a second LAN cable into the Ethernet connection of the main computer. Attach the other end of the LAN cable into "Port 1" of the first router. There will typically be multiple ports on the router. It does not essentially mater which port the LAN connection is placed into, however it will be easier to keep track of if "Port 1" is used.

Step 3:

Plug the LAN cable from the DSL modem into the "Internet" port of the first router. Once this has been done power on both the DSL modem and the first router.

Step 4:

Launch the Internet browser of your computer. Type in "Http://" plus the IP address of the first router. The IP address can be found either on the underside of the router, or on an insert which came in the router packaging. Hit "Enter" and the IP activation page will load.

Step 5:

Type "admin" for both the username and password (this is typically the default settings). You will not need to change the user settings, so click "Save Settings."

Step 6:

Connect the second router to the first router with a LAN cable. Plug one end into "Port 2" of the first router, and plug the other end into "Port 1" of the second router. Power on the second router and connect it to a computer. Perform the same actions to configure the settings (type in "Http://" plus the IP address into the web browser of the computer it is connected to). Once this has been done the two routers will be all set for use.