How to connect a router and a modem on one home network?

Question

I have 1 modem (no WiFi), and a WiFi router about 100 feet away connected by Ethernet from the modem. However, as they are two separate networks, I can't print from a WiFi connected device, because my printer is connected to my main computer, which is connected to the non-WiFi modem.
How can I connect both of these on one network? Please include step by step instructions.

Answer 1

First of all u need to connect printer to router (if it's a network printer) with ethernet cable

and also ur main pc to router

>then ur printer will get an ip from router like wireless pc, then u can take print from any pc connected to ur network (LAN & WLAN) are possible

Answer 2

I assume your WIFI router have extra RJ45 ports. So just connect your main computer to the WIFI router and set the network IP to dynamic or DHCP. That's the best way to do it. If you have settings in your WIFI router just make sure you have enough IP range for extra devices.



I am not sure what WIFI connected device you are using but if it's not running on OS windows based it would be difficult cause you have to share printing through Windows. If that is the case, better spend some money get a print server for your printer to connect individually to the network rather than tapping on your main computer to print.



Either:



1) WAN -> modem -> wifi router -> printer via main pc & other devices

or

2) WAN -> modem -> wifi router -> printer via print server & main pc & other devices



Hope this helps.

Answer 3

Hi,



Getting two "routers" to talk together is slightly difficult.

I suggest that you - if it's possible - connect your main computer to your wireless router (through one of the LAN connections on the back of the device)..

That way, both of your units are connected through the same router, and are able to connect.

I actually don't think it's possible to connect two devices the way you suggest there, as there are no connection between the different outputs on the modem (at least not on my modem) - it depends on the modem - some modems have a build-in router. In that case it MIGHT be possible to make the connection you suggest, but that still depends on which routers you have, and whether they are able to connect. In that case i need more information to be able to help!

Answer 4

There must be a wiring errors someplace alongside the line. The router WAN port is properly related to the internet feed and the router LAN port is properly related to the community change in the basement and all basement desktops are right related to this change. all of us be attentive to this out of your description. Now you have become an IP tackle on an upstairs laptop this is element of your subnet so this seems suitable. despite the fact that, i might assume to verify DNS to be presented by using router and might set the attempt netbook to acquire IP tackle and DNS immediately. in actuality, given this is a small community, the router is the logical DNS service and that i might assume to verify 192.168.a million.a million simply by fact the DNS. Validate this by using taking attempt netbook downstairs, unplug at change a line that works with a computer and connect attempt netbook and notice if it fairly works down there; i think it won't. examine additionally the TCP / IP homes of the community interface of a working basement laptop (i think this is desperate to acquire DNS immediately). by using the way an RJ 40 5 connector is a jack itself. apparently you the two have a patch panel or you have all hardwire cables terminated with an RJ 40 5 plug.

Answer 5

It is a bit hard to understand what exactly you have. Clearly you have limited understanding of what you have. Let me first define things.



A modem is a device that converts the carrier signal (DSL or CATV) into an Ethernet protocol signal. A modem does not have router, switch, or wireless access point (wap) capability in and of itself.



A router has a single WAN or Internet (whichever the maker likes to call it) and at least 1 LAN port (although most home grade devices have a 4 port built in network switch technically making it a switch / router). The router accepts or rejects WAN packets if they meet or fail to meet acceptance criteria and routes packets both from WAN to LAN and among LAN devices. The router specifies the LAN subnet and assigns many LAN IP addresses per its configuration.



A network switch is used as a "gathering point" where wired devices connect together. One router port must connect to the switch to provide Internet access, assign IP addresses, etc. A switch does not provide routing capability.



A wireless access point (wap) provides wireless LAN capability. A wap connects to the network switch.



Now for the more confusing parts:



There are modem / routers which combine the modem and routing capability. Some are called ADSL routers or CATV routers as they mate w the ADSL signal from phone company while others are called CATV routers as they mate w the cable tv signal.



There are switch routers which combine switch and router capabilities. Most home grade routers are switch / routers and they have 4 LAN ports.



There are modem / switch / routers which interface w ADSL or CATV signal, provide routing, and provide a 4 port LAN switch in unit.



Finally the wireless access point (wap) can be integrated into a router to make a wireless switch router. The wap can be integrated with modem, router, and switch as well to make an ADSL switch router wireless or CATV switch router wireless device.



I am of the belief you have 2 different devices as follows



The device you call a modem is probably a modem / switch / router. The carrier signal (CATV or ADSL) plugs into it to provide feed and LAN devices plug into the network switch ports. This router provides IP addresses on one subnet to its private side.



The device you call a Wi Fi router is probably a wireless router and its WAN port is plugged into the network switch port of the modem / switch / router. This router provides IP addresses on its private side in a different subnet. Its private side includes wired and wireless.



I suspect the issue is the different subnets and the wireless router is not configured to communicate with the modem / router subnet.



You can do this:

1. Disable DHCP on wireless router.

2. Assign a static LAN IP address to the wireless router that is on the same subnet as is used by modem router. Save the configuration.

3. Plug the feed from modem / router into a LAN not the WAN port of the router.

4. Reboot wireless router, all wired and wireless devices on router and reassign any static IP addresses on what was the wireless router subnet to be on the subnet of the modem / router.



If properly done, the modem / router assigns IP addresses to all LAN devices on same subnet and all will work.



Check your wireless router on how the above is done; ask specific questions in this forum if you need more help.