About Computer Networking: Expanding Your Home Network With a Second Router

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Computer Networking Computer Networking Fundamentals Get Connected Use and Upgrades From Bradley Mitchell, your Guide to Computer Networking While many households are satisfied to have just one router powering their home network, an increasing number are looking to add a second one. Two-router setups don't automatically give you two Internet connections, of course, but they do help scale up your network with more bandwidth, coverage and security options. How to Connect a Second Router to a Home Network A second router can't be set up exactly the same as the first one. Usually a household has only one Internet connection to share, for example. Then there is the nasty issue of IP address conflicts. Fortunately, carefully following a few simple procedures can get your second router up and running smoothly. See More About:  home network setup  broadband router configuration  Causes of Dropped Wi-Fi Connections One of the reasons you might experience intermittent dropout of wireless network connections is interference from another router, which could be yours, or a neighbor's. See More About:  troubleshooting home networks  wireless signal interference  A Wireless Network That Monitors Your Breathing Researchers from the University of Utah have developed an interesting application of Wi-Fi networking - watching people breathe. Wiring A Ceiling Fan And Light For Home Automation The easy (and lazy) way to wire a ceiling fan is to use a single switch for both the fan and the lights. The switch then controls both fan and lights, and if independent control is desired, it is achieved through pull chains. This configuration greatly limits home automation control of the fan and lights. By providing separate switch control of the fan and lights, the lights can be dimmed and the fan can be started and stopped based on room temperature. Wireless / Networking Ads Computer Networking Router Wireless LAN Router Wireless Network IP Network Router Featured Articles What Is Network Speed? Top Apple iOS Apps for Wireless Networking Connecting Computers and TVs Wireless/Networking Message Board The Benefits of a VPN What Is the IP Address of Facebook?   More from About.com Essential Medical Tests for Women For women, certain medical tests and health screenings are recommended on a yearly basis. Learn which screenings are essential for your health, and why. More> Finding the Right Doctor Whether you need a new primary care doctor or a specialist to take care of specific symptoms, you'll want to follow these guidelines to choose the right physician for your medical care. More> This newsletter is written by: Bradley Mitchell Computer Networking Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Computer Networking newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Wireless Router Networking IP Addresses + Internet Networks Connecting Two Computers Home Network Diagrams Home Network Setup Advisor Tool   Follow me on: Advertisement