Wireless router to Wired-Only connection (WAN to LAN)?

Question

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I have a LINKSYS N-Plus UltraRange. -Model - WRT160N
and a ASUS 240 MIMO , WL-566gM.

Now the connection is as follows
MODEM --> LINKSYS --> ASUS . through the LAN ports at the back of the routers.
Now i want connection from both LINKSYS and ASUS, but unfortunately the connection is only coming through ASUS :( .

If i convert the LINKSYS Router to a WIRED-ONLY (LAN) and the ASUS to a Wireless-only (WAN) will it work?

if so, how can i do this?
THANKS! (:

Answer 1

What IP ranges are you using on each router? Is DHCP disabled on one? Do you understand routing?



Here is the problem, I have to guess a little but probably correct.

The linksys routers all use 192.168.1.1 as the default IP address (on the LAN) Guess what, so does the ASUS! I had to look the manual up but I did find it and it says "

To set IP address manually, you need to know the default settings of the ASUS Wireless Router:

• IP address 192.168.1.1

• Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0"



You can not have two routers on one network using the same IP ranges! THEY WON"T WORK!



I don't know why or what your purpose is of needing two routers but one of them will either have to be assigned a fixed address and have its DHCP turned off, or the IP ranges used as the default range will have to be changed! That is just basic networks and basic routing.



If you have it connected as you show, change the IP ranges on the ASUS to say 192.168.10.x or 192.168.2.x anything except 192.168.1.x which is where it sits by default. Then both routers will work and you will have TWO Separate networks. One off the linksys using 192.168.1.x and one on the ASUS using 192.168.10.x (or whatever). The STATIC IP that you should then set on the WAN/INTERNET side of the Asus would be like 192.168.1.10 subnet 255.255.255.0 Gateway of 192.168.1.1 and on the Linksys put that IP 192.168.1.10 into the DMZ of the linksys! Now they both will work, both will access the internet, both are "isolated" networks.



(WAN=INTERNET or Wide Area Network WLAN= Wireless LAN)



The best advice I can give you is don't use two routers unless you absolutely have to for some reason! If you do use two, they can not both be on the same IP or IP range.



If you just want to use the ASUS as a wireless access point, Login to the interface, turn off the DHCP server option, connect the wire from the Linksys (LAN port) to any of the ASUS LAN ports - don't use the internet/wide area network /WAN port. The Asus will then become a simple AP for extension of range.



Edit - If you are asking to ISOLATE the wireless from the wired network with wireless running on both units and the Asus being used as a second extension of the Linksys.

You need to put DD-WRT, or Open-WRT firmware on the units! The firmware on either of them does not have Wireless isolation. DD-WRT can do that on the Linksys but your Asus unit can not load either of these firmwares.

For the Wireless to be isolated the software in the router has to support isolation. There are routers that do support the function, but these two as they sit do not. Check into DD-WRT or Open-WRT for the Linksys, Then you can isolate the wireless on the Linksys. Other wise setup the linksys WITHOUT wifi and the Asus with WIFI on a separate network. Then the ASUS will have "isolated" wireless on a separate network.

Answer 2

I think you misunderstand the terms WAN, LAN and WLAN. On the Linksys there are several ports. One is marked WAN. That means Wide Area Network and it is meant to be the connection between the modem and the Linksys router. Use it only for that.

The other four LAN ports on the Linksys are for wired connections between the router and any computer. Run a wire between any LAN port and any computer.

Of course you can also connect your ASUS computer wirelessly (sometimes called WLAN wireless local area network) by using the WIFI adapter that is either built into the computer or a card.

Is that what you are talking about?

Answer 3

Wan To Lan Connection

Answer 4

Step 1 Verify that you have the equipment to set up a wireless router. You'll need a Broadband Internet connection, a wireless-ready computer or a wireless network adapter and a wireless router. Step 2 Disconnect your cable or DSL modem from your computer if the two are directly connected. Plug the network cable into the port on the back of your wireless router that has the label Internet, WAN (Wide Area Network) or WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network). Step 3 Insert one end of the network cable included with your wireless router into your modem. Insert the other end of that cable into your router's Internet, WAN or WLAN port. Perform this step if your computer doesn't have an Internet connection. Step 4 Reconnect the power to your cable or DSL modem. Allow 30 seconds for an Internet connection to be established before plugging in and turning on your wireless router. Step 5 Look for the Internet, WAN or WLAN light on your router to go on. This signifies a successful connection. Step 6 Follow the instructions on the installation disc to configure your wireless router. This includes protecting your router with security, such as a web key or WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access). Save your settings and begin using your wireless router.

Answer 5

When you said LAN only, it means you are using only a Wired router (or Hub switch). If you mean WAN only, you may be referring to wi-fi ad-hoc network method.



But whatever is your preferred method of connection, if you are using a LINKSYS wi-fi router, it is automatically understood that it will work as WAN and LAN as the same time. it transmit wi-fi signal. (unless you can't make any channel work for it). wi-fi router has dedicated LAN ports for at least 4 pc using rj45 ethernet connector.



Set your wired pc's lan properties to "Automatically acquire IP Address"



You may check your rj45 connector. Sometimes, it may needs new connector especially if you changed from wired router to wi-fi router. Network LAN environment could be tricky sometimes.

Answer 6

Sorry, but i don't understand your problem or what you are trying to do. Let me just say, i have a d-link wbr-1310 router which cost $19.95 and has 4 lan connections and will also accommodate 50 wireless connections. So why won't something like that take care of your network needs?

Answer 7

If I understood you correctly, your question was:

Modem-LINKSYS through LAN cable and Modem-LINKSYS-ASUS using wireless? If so, ans is Yes.

I don't understand this:

"Now i want connection from both LINKSYS and ASUS, but unfortunately the connection is only coming through ASUS :( ."

You want connection from both LINKSYS and ASUS to WHAT?

Answer 8

to connect WAN to LAN you would need a ethernet bridge



to extend a wireless area you would need a wireless repeater.





Connecting a router to a router does not work as far as I know.

Answer 9

I don't think WAN means what you think it means. Past that, I still can't understand your question.