How to make two routers work as one network

If you have a large home or office space that requires a lot of Wi-Fi coverage, one router may not be enough to provide sufficient coverage. In such cases, you can add a second router to extend the coverage of your network. However, you don't want to have two separate networks as that would cause unnecessary complexity. Instead, you can set up the two routers to work as one network, with devices connected to either router able to communicate seamlessly. Here's how to make two routers work as one network:

Connect the primary router to the modem and configure it as usual.⁠

The first step is to set up the primary router as you normally would. This involves connecting it to the modem and configuring its wireless settings, including the network name (SSID) and security settings.

Connect the secondary router to one of the primary router's LAN ports via Ethernet cable.

Next, connect the second router to the primary router via an Ethernet cable. Plug one end of the cable into a LAN port on the primary router and the other end into the WAN or Internet port on the secondary router.

Log in to the secondary router's admin interface and disable DHCP server.

The third step is to log in to the admin interface of the secondary router, which you can usually access by typing the router's IP address into a web browser. Once you're logged in, find the DHCP server settings and disable it. This will ensure that both routers are using the same DHCP server and IP addresses.

Change the secondary router's IP address to a static IP address that is within the same subnet as the primary router's IP address.

In the admin interface of the secondary router, find the network settings and change the router's IP address to a static IP address that is within the same subnet as the primary router's IP address. For example, if the primary router's IP address is 192.168.1.1, you can set the secondary router's IP address to 192.168.1.2.

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⁠Configure the wireless settings of the secondary router to match those of the primary router, including the network name (SSID) and security settings.

The fifth step is to configure the wireless settings of the secondary router to match those of the primary router. This includes the network name (SSID) and security settings such as WPA2-PSK encryption.

Save the settings and reboot both routers.⁠

Once you have made the necessary changes to the secondary router's settings, save the settings and reboot both routers. This will ensure that all settings take effect and the routers are communicating with each other properly.

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Test the connection by connecting to the network from a wireless device and verify that you can access the Internet.

Finally, test the connection by connecting to the network from a wireless device and verifying that you can access the Internet. If everything is set up correctly, devices connected to either router should be able to communicate with each other seamlessly.

Conclusion

Setting up two routers to work as one network is a great way to extend your Wi-Fi coverage and provide seamless connectivity to all devices. By following these steps, you can easily set up two routers to work as one network without having to deal with the complexity of managing two separate networks.