Hello all!

[Leezer]

Just introducing myself. Been a sky user for a few yrs now but have just upgraded HD and anytime broadband. So expect a lot of questions and router talk when my BB goes live.

Lee aka Leezer

[dholdi]

Hello, youve come to the right place, you will get loads of help with your questions.

[Leezer]

D-link router arrived today. Is it right not to have a visible antenna?

[Scubbie]

The Grey Sky routers do not have external aerials. Many routers out there are the same, don't worry about it.

[Leezer]

Just another one. When I am all set up is it possible to use my 2nd router to receive a wireless connection. Plan would be to have a router plugged in at tv to run Ethernet connections from eg sky anytime plus, ps3. With main router at master socket in hall

Or if not can it be used to widen wireless range

[Leezer]

Just been informed I need a switch and bridge. I have a network switch but is the bridge hardware, or software?

[Scubbie]

It is possible to use two routers on the same network. There are a few other threads on this forum with more detailed instructions, but essentially they go as follows:

a. your primary router is the one connected to the ADSL line

b. turn off the DMZ server on the 2nd router

c. set the 2nd router to refer to the primary router as the DMZ server

d. set the 2nd router to have an IP address in the range of the first, so that it will no clash with anything else (I'd suggest around 192.168.0.250 in the case of Sky routers)

Some suggest setting the SSID & passwords to the same on both routers. You may wish to try this.

All the best.

[Leezer]

Single cable to my switch is the easiest way out then, as the two routers are wireless?
I maybe worded by first post incorrectly. I was asking if two routers can communicate wirelessly, the main router sending signal to router at tv. Then using the router as a switch for two non wireless devices.

[Scubbie]

The Sky router doesn't lend itself to connecting via WiFi to another very easily.

The best solution is to cable the two together. You can either use a nice long LAN cable or you can use a pair of HomePlug or PowerLine adapters.

[Isitme]

b. turn off the DMZ server on the 2nd router
c. set the 2nd router to refer to the primary router as the DMZ server

I think you might mean the DHCP server.