Hi XopenX
You mentioned that it is possible to connect 2Wire 2700 gateway with another router. Can you please show me the configuration. Here's my settings:
Main Router: DIR-628
IP: 192.168.2.1
SM: 255.255.255.0
GW: Cable Modem
2nd Router: 2wire 2700
IP: 192.168.1.1
SM: 255.255.255.0
I just could not locate in the 2wire SW to configure it to talk to DIR-628. I think that's why I was not able to connect. Please help you have the solution. I appreciate very much.
Installing a router to work as the second one on a home networkrequires special configuration. Do the following on the second routerto ensure it (and the devices attached) function properly:1. Connect as local device or bridge - If connecting the second router via Ethernet cable, plug it into one of the LAN ports on the first router. If connecting the second router wirelessly, ensure the second router is set for client mode.Note that some home wireless routers do not support client mode; thesemust be connected by cable. Check your router documentation for detailson its client mode configuration support.
2. Check / change IP address - Most home network routers use a default IP addresssetting. Often, these default IP addresses will not work in a tworouter environment. Check the second router's IP address value andreset it if necessary to work within the valid address range of thefirst router (and to not conflict with any other device on the network).
3. Disable DHCP- To avoid IP address conflicts between all of the devices on the homenetwork, only one of your two routers should assign addresses via DHCP. All mainstream routers provide an option to disable DHCP as part of the router's configuration screens.
(My netgear router supports client mode. The 2wire supports bridged and router mode. My 2wire is the main router. I set up my netgear using my laptop. Once you change the address on the router.. You will only be able to directly access through the main router to the 2701.)
Configure your 2701 IP address to a static address in the 192.168.2.1 range and diable DHCP. Only 1 router can run the DHCP service. To disable Dhcp on the 2701.... log on to 2701> click on home network>advanced settings>uncheck enable DHCP>Next section is Public routed subinterface...Check enable and Aout Firewall Open>Input your main router address and mask>save config..
This worked with the Netgear router.. May not with your router. Good Luck! Hope this helps!
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Hi XopenX
I was able to configure everything except configuring to client/bridge mode on the 2wire. I guess 2wire router does not support client mode therefore it works better if 2wire is the main router. I've set the 2wire as my second router because I've disconnected my DSL line. Currently using comcast cable internet with DIR-628 as my first router.
Anyway thank you for trying. Thought I might save some bucks but I've to buy the print server after all if I decide to keep my current printer else I'll get a new one with wireless in it.
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