## How to Connect Two Routers Together

Introduction:

Greetings, I'm an experienced network administrator with an in-depth understanding of router configurations. I'm here to provide a comprehensive guide on how to connect two routers together, enabling you to extend your network's reach and improve connectivity.

Step 1: Gather Your Equipment

Before you start, ensure you have the necessary equipment:
- Two routers (primary and secondary)
- Ethernet cable(s)

**Step 2: Configure the Primary Router (WAN)**

- Connect the primary router to your modem using an Ethernet cable.
- Configure the primary router's WAN settings according to your internet service provider's requirements. This typically involves entering the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway provided by your ISP.

**Step 3: Configure the Secondary Router (LAN)**

- Connect the secondary router to the primary router using an Ethernet cable.
- Access the secondary router's administration panel (usually through a web browser interface).
- Change the secondary router's LAN IP address to a different network segment than the primary router. For example, if the primary router's LAN IP is 192.168.1.1, change the secondary router's LAN IP to 192.168.2.1.

**Step 4: Disable DHCP on the Secondary Router**

- On the secondary router's administration panel, locate the DHCP settings and disable DHCP. This will prevent the secondary router from assigning IP addresses to devices connected to it, avoiding IP address conflicts.

Step 5: Connect Devices

- Connect devices to either the primary or secondary router using Ethernet cables or Wi-Fi.

Step 6: Test Connectivity

- Verify that devices connected to both routers can access the internet and communicate with each other.

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