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Title: connect two Dir-655's to extend wireless range
Post by: glove311 on May 16, 2011, 06:59:25 AM
I have two Dir-655's - router1 and router2.

Router1:
ip 192.168.0.1
subnet 255.255.255.0
DHCP enabled range = 192.168.0.100 to 192.168.0.200

Router 2:
ip 192.168.0.2
subnet 255.255.255.0
DHCP disabled

Routers are connected to each other via LAN ports with a switch in between.
Both routers have the same wireless SSID with the same password.

I am able to connect wirelessly to both routers no problem.

I have a machine running a shared iTunes library which has a wired connection to router1. I also have an Apple TV wired to router2. My issue is if I am connected wirelessly to router2 I may or may not be able to connect to iTunes library. Conversely, if I am connected wirelessly to router1 I may or may not be able to play content from iTunes to Apple TV. I cannot figure out why everything works fine sometimes yet at other times I cannot connect devices between the two routers.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks.
Title: Re: connect two Dir-655's to extend wireless range
Post by: FurryNutz on May 16, 2011, 07:53:16 AM
Is Bonjour running at both ends?
I would set up a DHCP reservation for all devices on the main router1.
Ensure auto obtain IP addressing is set on the devices.
Title: Re: connect two Dir-655's to extend wireless range
Post by: glove311 on May 18, 2011, 06:34:54 AM
The PC connected to router1 that is running itunes is not running Bonjour...no PC's connected to router2, so not running Bonjour on that end either.

I setup a DHCP reservation for the Apple TV on router1 and setup that static ip on the Apple TV. So far so good...it has been two days and no drops.
Title: Re: connect two Dir-655's to extend wireless range
Post by: FurryNutz on May 18, 2011, 07:03:28 AM
Just be aware that Bonjour services might be needed for some sharing and connections for iTunes.