Expanding to 3 routers, I hope...

I have 2 linksys routers that are WRT54GS, and one that is WRT54G. Very similar models, except for the speedboost difference. I previously had just the WRT54G hooked up and it works fine. I decided to add two more routers to the other parts of the house (in a series, first router connected to second router, and then second connected to the third). I can get the second router to work (DHCP off for routers 2 and 3). But when I plug in the third router, I can not get internet. Even more interesting to me is when I connect my computer to the 3rd router, i can ping only the first router. (I also made router 1's ip 192.168.1.1, 2's 192.168.1.2, and 3's 192.168.1.3) I can not ping router 2 or 3, even though I am dirctly connected to it. I have tried both 2nd and 3rd router in gateway and router mode under the advanced settings, but I can not get it to work. Any suggestions are appreciated. Thank you.

 

Is it possible to have the middle router (192.168.1.2) be my DHCP server, and have router 1 (192.168.1.1) be my gateway? I have been working on this for a few days and finally have to ask someone b/c I can't find a resolution in any thread.

 

Hi and welcome.

Does your modem have DHCP?

 

Make sure that each router is on its own subnet. eg

#1 192.168.1.1
#2 192.168.2.1
#3 192.168.3.1

You should set #2 and #3 to have static IP addresses and set their gateways to the router above it.

That should do it for you...

 

Shucks Terry, I wanted to post that!

 

I am getting from member softies that router 2 will have router one as it's gateway (which I have), BUT.....have router number 3 point to router 2 as the gateway (with both router one and two in router mode, not gateway)? Right now I have router 3's settings as that router 1 is the gateway. Thanks

 

Ok, everytime I change disable DHCP on routers 2 and 3, I can no longer access them. I can change multiple settings, but once I disable DHCP and save it, I type 192.168.1.2 or .3 into my browser and nothing. Only a hard reset and I can log back in. What's the deal?

 

After you disable DHCP.....are you restarting everything?

 

But something is not right here. I moved all three routers into my room. All are connected by ehternet cables. Router one is my gateway and DHCP server. Routers 2 and 3 have DHCP disabled and are pointing to router 1 as a gateway. I have had this before, prior to moving them. I can wirelessly connect to the internet through all three (I ipconfig /release, then connect to each to test) So router number one is doing ok giving ips. However I can not access or even ping routers 2 and 3. Also, last time I had this working and moved everything into place, I would connect to Router 3 and could ping 192.168.1.1 (ROuter 1) but would not connect to the internet. If I can ping router 1 while connected to router 3, that means my cables are fine, right?

 

Like I said, I have everything up and running in my room. I can connect through all of them. I am going to move them and hook them up, Here I go.

 

I go to where I am going to put router number 2. I can plug into ethernet with my laptop and ping 192.168.1.1 (router 1). However, I plug in router number 2 and it does not connect with router number 1. The cable I ran is about 60 feet, and that is way under the max length. Does anyone have any idea what is happening here? Do I need a crossover cable, I have jacks and crimpers so I can make one, but it was working earlier without one.

 

First off, I think you need to read the directions CAREFULLY.

Note that the WAN ports of the secondary routers are not used at all. In addition, if a router on at least one end of the router to router connection does not have auto-MDX ports, it must be a crossover cable connection.

Finally, you need to start with the secondary routers reset to factory defaults, then configure them with a direct connection to a computer first before putting them into the network.

 

Thank you for the reply JohnWill. The second and third routers are plugged in to the LAN ports, not the WAN/Internet port. All three have auto-MDX ports. I have them working all set up together in my room. Then I move them and have no luck. I read more on the linksys website and they said if I use addresses to 192.168.1.1, 192.168.2.1, and 192.168.3.1, then I have to plug into the WAN port for R2 to R1, and R3 to R2. I use the Lan ports if I use the router addresses as 192.168.1.1, .1.2 amd .1.3. I did the latter, however, when I move them, no luck. I also, did configure each router with my laptop using ethernet cable, and wireless disabled.