Hello! It seems that you are encountering some issues with setting up an additional router in your home network using a PLDT router. Let's try to troubleshoot the problems you are facing step by step:
1. Accessing the Router's Configuration Page: If you are unable to access the router's configuration page at 192.168.1.1, there could be several reasons for this. Here are some troubleshooting steps you can try:
- Make sure that the LAN cable is securely connected between your computer and the router.
- Check if your computer's IP address is configured to obtain an IP address automatically. You can do this by going to your computer's network settings.
- Try using a different web browser or clearing the cache and cookies of your current browser.
- Disable any VPN or proxy connections that may be affecting your ability to access the router's configuration page.
2. Finding the Default Gateway: If you are not seeing a default gateway when you run the ipconfig command in Command Prompt, it may indicate that your computer is not connected to the router properly. Make sure the LAN cable is securely connected and try restarting both your computer and the router.
3. Changing the IP Address of the Router 2: To change the IP address of the secondary router (Router 2), you will need to access its configuration page. Once you can successfully access the router's settings, look for the LAN settings or Network settings section where you can change the IP address of the router. Common IP addresses for secondary routers include 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.2.
4. Avoiding Redirects to Main Router's Portal: If you are being redirected to the main router's portal when trying to access the secondary router's settings, it could be due to the network configuration. To prevent this, make sure the LAN cable from the main router is connected to one of the LAN ports (not the WAN port) of the secondary router. Also, disable any DHCP server on Router 2 to prevent conflicts with the main router.
By following these steps, you should be able to troubleshoot and successfully set up your additional PLDT router in your home network. If you encounter any further issues or need additional assistance, feel free to ask for help!