[JohnWill]

Just connecting a computer to it. I've done this many times, and if you have disabled DHCP and left the WAN configuration at Dynamic IP, it's pretty much all you need to make the routing functions disappear.

Obviously, you MUST NOT use the WAN port, but only the LAN ports.

[jackdw]

Tried and tested is JohnWill's technique. I use it here, saved me a few quid in buying a switch but also meant I could have an additional wireless network.

You have done something wrong, if it's set up correctly it should be a switch which doesn't edit the data at all, just directs it.

[AdamInc]

thanks for all the responses helped with a problem of mine, but you have to remember torrents arent illegal, if your using bit torrent to transfer big files that are yours its not illegal i'm not sure why ppl associate torrents with illegal content.

[TechGuy]

Torrents are associated with illegal activity because they're often used for it. You're right, of course - there are plenty of legal uses, too.

When you connect via your wireless network, try disabling your other NIC(s). I've had a problem with Starcraft, Command & Conquer, etc where they will only look at the first NIC.

[researcher]

Is anyone familiar with the web interface of linksys? I'm not sure where to configure the WAN to dynamic IP (or is this default?)

also, i read somewhere else that i might need to turn off NAT on the second router. how do i do this? and one more thing, how to change from gateway mode to router?

i'll provide a quote from another forum for reference:

^^^^ correct. I setup wireless routers as access points(wireless switch basically) all the time.

Disable the DHCP. also mighthave to turn of NAT. or change from gateway mode to router(linksys, they word it totally wrong but thats what you do). I'm not sure exactl what the setup or wording is for the netgear but you get the idea. And just go from the linksys into one of the lan ports o nthe netgear(not the WAN). you should be golden.

can someone explain why I successfully have internet connection for the computer behind the second router (wireless, it's DHCP disabled, nothing plugged to its WAN port) but i am unable to connect and play online games (i.e. starcraft, maplestory, etc.)

EDIT: i believe i may have found a possible answer but i don't know what to do exactly

i'm thinking i should change the router mode from "gateway" to "router" as shown in the screenshot, but i am not sure what values to specify and other required configurations in the screen to make the router transparent. anyone?

EDIT 2:
i tried DMZ using the static ip address i assigned for the computer behind the second router but it did not work.

also, i must note that there is no physical ethernet cable running between the lan port of the first router (D-link) to the lan port of the second router (linksys). instead, an ethernet cable is plugged to the lan port of the linksys but the other end of the cable is plugged into a phone jack on the wall which i'm sure connects to the lan port of the d-link otherwise i wouldn't get internet connection.....the only problem is that i can't play online games!