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    2 routers--wireless setup

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by me12345, Aug 28, 2011.

  1. me12345

    me12345 Notebook Evangelist

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    The versalink verizon router that was provided to me by my isp, was unable to cover my whole apt with wireless. As a result, I bought a actiontec GT784WN, and used a really long ethernet cable to connect my verizon router with the actiontec router, resulting in greater wireless coverage.

    This setup was working fine for months, but all of a sudden I am unable to connect to the internet with the actiontec routher. I've tried using a hardwire and using wireless, but something about a dns error keeps on popping up.

    I tried calling my isp butthe technician told me that the setup off connecting two routers will not work. Is this really the case? I find it hard to believe since it was working fine for months...

    Additional help will be great. I don't understand what went wrong, I didn't chance any settings, and things were working fine for a really long time.
     
    me12345, Aug 28, 2011
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    downloads No, Dee Dee, no! Super Moderator

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    Actiontec shouldn't be set up to work as a router but as an Access Point.
     
    downloads, Aug 29, 2011
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