I have 2 linksys WRT54G routers. I am trying to extend the range of my coverage. The first router is the gateway 192.168.2.1. It works fine with the dsl, but I get weak coverage in certain places. I want to setup a second router of the same type to act as a repeater. I have DSL. I read the second router should be setup in router mode, and not running dhcp. I have assigned it the address of 192.168.2.2, but for some reason, when i power it up. My pc connects to it but it cannot get to the 192.168.2.1 router. If anyone knows how to setup this please help.

Also I forgot to add, that my dsl modem's IP is 192.168.1.254

I'd just use a repeater.

to use a wireless router as an AP [which is what you are asking] you connect a lan port from router1 to a lan port on router2 [usually have to use a crossover cable]and disable dhcp on router2. You do not use the wan port on router2 since you want all pcs connecting to either to be in the same subnet.

If you are thinking of connecting them wirelessly that is bridging and your routers or at least one of them have to support that feature. Review the setup manual on the configuration how to.

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You could try installing HyperWRT on your second router, but it's not guaranteed to not brick your router.

Look into DD-WRT (www.dd-wrt.com) You can use both existing linksys routers with the customized firmware and configure one of them in 'bridged' mode (one router acts as a client to the other) or WDS (acts as a repeater), which sounds like what you are looking for. The DD-WRT firmware lets you boost the signal strength from the default 28mW up to 170mW. This plus some high gain antennas (the ones on the WRT54 series are replaceable) should work well for you. Check the DD-WRT wiki and FAQ for more information about the firmware and the two modes I mentioned.