Can I connect to wireless networks?

[Ledvedder]

Here's what I currently have -

Router #1 which connects to the internet. This is my ISP router. It has its own SSID that most of my home devices are connected to (TV, Amazon devices, laptops, etc). It's network is 192.168.12.1

Router #2 has its own SSID and is not connected to the internet. Its network is 192.168.1.1. I'm using this to connect a digital mixer and any devices I'll use to control the mixer (tablet, laptop, etc). This router is a distance away from router #1, so there will be no wired connection between the 2.

Is there a way I can have router #2 and any devices connected to it get to the internet through router #1?

 

[0ID]

On router #1 set an fixed IP address for router #2 and set the router #2 in Access Point (AP) mode.

 

[ColinTaylor]

This router is a distance away from router #1, so there will be no wired connection between the 2.

Is there a way I can have router #2 and any devices connected to it get to the internet through router #1?

If there is no possibility of a wired connection between the two routers then your options are limited to powerline adapters or a wireless bridge (I'm assuming MoCA is not an option for you).

 

[OzarkEdge]

Is there a way I can have router #2 and any devices connected to it get to the internet through router #1?

Ideally, configure router2 as a wired Access Point (if capable) and wire it to router1 LAN using Ethernet or another wire technology like MoCA using coax cable. An Access Point is wired and can connect wired and wireless clients.

Otherwise, configure router2 as a wireless Repeater (if capable) of a router1 WLAN. A Repeater's WiFi capacity is shared between its wireless connection to router1 and its wireless connection to clients, so not as capable as a wired Access Point and more susceptible to WiFi issues. A Repeater uses a 'shared wireless backhaul' to router1 and can connect wired and wireless clients.

Another wireless option... if router2 can be configured as a Wireless/Media Bridge to a router1 WLAN, all router2 WiFi will be dedicated to the wireless backhaul connection to router1, and then only wired LAN clients can be connected to router2... no wireless clients. A Wireless/Media Bridge uses a 'dedicated wireless backhaul' to router1 and can only connect wired clients... useful for connecting wired media center clients to a distant router, wirelessly.

These options can depend on what modes of operation router2 supports. What's the make and model of router2?

OE

 

[Ledvedder]

Would some like this work? GL.iNet GL-SFT1200 (Opal) Secure Travel WiFi Router, AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Ethernet Wireless Network, IPv6 USB 2.0 MU-MIMO DDR3, 128MB Ram Repeater Bridge Access Point Mode, Router for Public Use https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09N72FMH5?tag=snbforums-20

I forgot to mention that I'll be traveling with router #2. I won't need internet access when traveling, but would like it to be able to connect to router #1 when I'm home.

 

[OzarkEdge]

Would some like this work? GL.iNet GL-SFT1200 (Opal) Secure Travel WiFi Router, AC1200 Dual Band Gigabit Ethernet Wireless Network, IPv6 USB 2.0 MU-MIMO DDR3, 128MB Ram Repeater Bridge Access Point Mode, Router for Public Use https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09N72FMH5?tag=snbforums-20

I forgot to mention that I'll be traveling with router #2. I won't need internet access when traveling, but would like it to be able to connect to router #1 when I'm home.

It looks like that router supports Access Point, Repeater, and Wireless/Media Bridge modes. Read the manual and consider what solution will work best for your home network. If that solution does not travel well... requires too much deconstruction/reconfiguration of your home network everytime you want to take a part of it on the road... I would spend a little more for a dedicated travel solution, always configured and ready to go.

Perhaps something like this would work:

router1 <dedicated wireless> router2 in Wireless Bridge Mode <wire> travel router3 in Router Mode (double NAT with router1) <wire/wireless> travel clients

Another way:

router1 <wire!> travel router2 in Router Mode (double NAT with router1) <wire/wireless> travel clients

The travel router is your travel network without any reconfiguration required... just pack it up and go.

OE