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How to setup a Linksys router as WiFi network -- connecting to Actiontec

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With horrible range using the Fios Actiontec router, I went ahead with google searched suggestion to use a second router as my WiFi network. Unfortunately, I can't figure out how to properly set up the second router to the Actiontec even with step-by-step instructions. 

 

Can anyone give me step by step instructions to get the second router up and running? Please help!

 

I wish to set up my second router as a new static connection so my WiFi devices may connect to that network instead of the Actiontec's. I do have Fios TV, so I need a solution that will not interrupt the other services.

 

I used this set of instructions: 

 

http://smallbusiness.chron.com/set-up-second-router-verizon-fios-60493.html

 

I put the starting IP as 192.68.1.3

 

I got up to the input New Static Connection and input 192.68.1.2 and the MAC address of the new router.

 

When I press Apply, I get the message,"The IP address 192.68.1.2 is illegal for any of the connections subnets." The first time it failed, it stated that the address was used, but now I get this message every time.

 

I also attempted this set of instructions:

 

http://www.ehow.com/how_6127815_set-second-router-verizon-fios.html

 

But I only got up to #6 where I connect to the new router and enter admin. I was unable to access the new router. My browser states that there is no internet connection.

 

Note: Verizon support has been no help so far. I am at wit's end.


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