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How do I get my PC on same network as my extra router?
I have the ONT device and ActionTec T3200M in my corner office, my PC is ethernet connected to the Actiontec. Disabled WiFi on the ActionTec, ip default at 192.168.1.254 My Asus AC3100 is connec...
Devices on two different networks are not supposed to see one another. If you need them to interconnect, you would be better to use the Asus unit as an Access Point, rather than create a separate network.
There are numerous tutorials on this topic on the web, have a look for the one that best explains for your needs.
I don't really care about seeing the actiontec, just want to let it handle the Optik TV. if i have an emergency, i can ethernet cable directly to it to troubleshoot.
Ok, just wanted to see if there was an easier or better solution other than powerline to be on asus network for all of my devices. It's funny that i can't use the moca coax line.
Nighthawk
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Community Power UserThat's not how the MoCA connection works. The MoCA connection is basically a LAN connection from the Actiontec. You're placing another router behind the first so that will limit your options. If you want the desktop PC you have connected to the Actiontec to connect to the Asus you need to find a way to directly connect the two. Either wifi or some form of hardwired connection whether it be ethernet or powerline.
Hmm, can I use bridge mode from my Actiontec port1 to another MOCA adapter, hooked up to the coaxial going out to my living room STB and Asus router?
Will my STB there still be controlled by the Actiontec or it will be forced to run via my Asus router if I try that?
- Nighthawk
Bridging the Actiontec would serve no benefit either way. You'd still end up with the problem you started with. If you have more than one set top box they may not be able to see each other if one of them is a PVR.
Adding another MoCA adapter into LAN1 would only serve to complicate things even more and you'd still end up with the problem you started with, but with one more piece of hardware in the mix. If you want all your personal devices to be controlled by the Asus, you'll need to find a way to get them all connected to it either wired or wireless.
Adding a switch between the ONT and the Actiontec would only be a benefit if you had your Asus router connected directly to that switch also. It would have it's own external IP and be totally separate from the Actiontec and its network. For my personal home network, if I had fibre, I would choose this configuration.
One thing you definitely won't want is any Optik box to connected to the Asus router. Most routers don't do multicast traffic and you'd likely be unable to watch TV.
Or would adding a switch between my ONT and Actiontec help?
