2nd Actiontec MI424WR having internet problem (bridged)
simonx1
Enthusiast - Level 2

I currently have 2 Actiontec routers, 1st one was installed by Verizon tech (Rev. F).  I bought another one off eBay (Rev. E) to set it up in my living room so I can have wired connections (printer, ps3 media server and 1 desktop). 

I followed this guide from dslreport http://www.dslreports.com/faq/12506  but i'm still having problem

when I login to my 2nd router  192.168.1.2

I see this on the Main Page

Broadband Connection
 
     Coax Status:            Connecting...
     Connection Type:    Connecting...

the "Internet" light on the router is also solid amber. 

When I go to Network Connections -> Full Status

I see this

Broadband Connection (Coax)

Waiting for DHCP Lease

I setup the 2nd router to handle the wireless, and every morning the wireless is gone, i have to reboot the router in order for it to work again. 

Is there something I did wrong here?  

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Re: 2nd Actiontec MI424WR having internet problem (bridged)
Anti-Phish1
Master - Level 1

How are the two routers connected?  Are they connected by coax or by cat5?

The message you're seeing indicates the second router is trying to get a WAN DHCP lease from VZ on the Coax WAN interface, which it can't do because the other router has the DHCP lease.

If you're trying to bridge the two routers over coax, you should be using the following instructions.

Can I get an ethernet connection in a room with only coax?

The above instructions disable the WAN interface on the second router.

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Re: 2nd Actiontec MI424WR having internet problem (bridged)
Anti-Phish1
Master - Level 1

How are the two routers connected?  Are they connected by coax or by cat5?

The message you're seeing indicates the second router is trying to get a WAN DHCP lease from VZ on the Coax WAN interface, which it can't do because the other router has the DHCP lease.

If you're trying to bridge the two routers over coax, you should be using the following instructions.

Can I get an ethernet connection in a room with only coax?

The above instructions disable the WAN interface on the second router.

Re: 2nd Actiontec MI424WR having internet problem (bridged)
simonx1
Enthusiast - Level 2

ahh I see, both routers are connected by coax.

maybe thats why its causing it to freeze after a while.  I have disabled the Broadband Connection (coax). on the 2nd router.

will report back tomorrow see how it goes. thanks alot!!

Re: 2nd Actiontec MI424WR having internet problem (bridged)
RMN3
Enthusiast - Level 3
THe directions Anti-Phish posted above are what I used to do the same think you're doing. 
Did you disable the second router's DHCP server? Here's how you do it:
 Disable the remote router's DHCP server:
Click on ADVANCED icon at the top. 
Click yes
Select IP Address Distribution
Select Network (Home/Office)
In the IP ADDRESS DISTRIBUTION pull-down, select DISABLED.
Click APPLY.
Re: 2nd Actiontec MI424WR having internet problem (bridged)
simonx1
Enthusiast - Level 2

Anti-Phish, your solution worked the wonder.  router did not freeze this morning and its still running good. 

thank you!!!