How To Setup a Mesh Network With Old Routers?
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1. First, collect all the necessary equipment. You‘ll need a modem, two or more routers, and network cables.
2. Connect your modem to the main router via an Ethernet cable. This router will act as the main entry point for the whole network.
3. Connect the secondary routers to the main router via an Ethernet cable. Make sure that each router is connected to different ports (for example, one router to port 1 and the other to port 2).
4. If your routers do not support the same type of security protocol then it is important to “bridge” the connection by setting up a “static IP address“ on the secondary router.
5. Power on all the routers.
6. Log in to the main router’s admin page through your web browser.
7. Enable the Wireless Mesh Network feature and configure the settings accordingly. This can vary depending on the router model, so refer to the manufacturer’s manual for specific instructions.
8. Finally, connect all your devices to the mesh network and you are ready to go.