One modem two routers all Cascading

[light6000]

Hi
my setup is this :
-ADSL modem connected with:
2 IP cameras
router1
- router1 connected with:
router2
PC1
- router2 connected with:
PC2

all connected buy cable cat6
also I'm using the routers wifi for mobile devices.
what is the best settings for the routes so every PC/Mobile can access each other and the cameras.

 

[DelJo63]

Simple rewiring. As is, the two router create unique subnets and that causes issues for sharing.

if all devices would be on the same subnet, then print/file sharing will work.

FIRST: get your wifi setup using the existing layout. If both routers support wifi, then

• give each a unique SSID
• but share the same encrypt key to make life easy

Get into Router#2 config and DISABLE DHCP. This is what gives you the one subnet you need

now rewire like this:

modem-->(wan port)Router#1
                   +--(LAN port)---------(Lan port)Router#2

This leaves router#2 WAN empty

save everything and power off both routers.
Start router#1 and verify devices on it have Internet access.
Then start router#2 and verify those devices.

to see your efforts; control panel->network & sharing center
then click on See Full Map
all systems on both routers will show up

 

[light6000]

Thanks Jobeard for the simple explanation.
my modem have one WAN port and 4 LAN's(2 of them connected to IP cameras).
so router1 will be connected to witch port of the modem?

 

[DelJo63]

Any of the lan ports

 

[light6000]

Thanks

 

[DelJo63]

Pls follow-up with your results