I am attempting to add an old RT-N66U router to my network to act as an extender. I'm a noob with this stuff so please bear with me.
My xfinity supplied network currently utilized a RT-N56U router. It is located at one end of the house. I have an ethernet wire strung from that point to where I want to add some kind of extension. I have done this before where I connect the two routers via cable and the extension works.
This RT-N66U was modified by an expert a few years ago to use something called tomato. I do not remember any of the passwords so I attempted to reset. When I first attempted to use, it did connect and provide an internet signal but without any security. My first problem is that I can't access this router because when I attempt, I get the RT-N56U site. I tried to install this router directly to the modem but I couldn't get the internet to connect.
I guess my second problem/question... can I add this RT-N66U to my network and use as an extender? If that answer is yes, help me figure out how to add security to it.
Thanks
My xfinity supplied network currently utilized a RT-N56U router. It is located at one end of the house. I have an ethernet wire strung from that point to where I want to add some kind of extension. I have done this before where I connect the two routers via cable and the extension works.
This RT-N66U was modified by an expert a few years ago to use something called tomato. I do not remember any of the passwords so I attempted to reset. When I first attempted to use, it did connect and provide an internet signal but without any security. My first problem is that I can't access this router because when I attempt, I get the RT-N56U site. I tried to install this router directly to the modem but I couldn't get the internet to connect.
I guess my second problem/question... can I add this RT-N66U to my network and use as an extender? If that answer is yes, help me figure out how to add security to it.
Thanks