Convert a Router Into a Network Switch
Old or unused routers can be converted into network switches to expand the ethernet connections available on your home network.
Commands:
ipconfig
arp -a
netsh interface ip set address name="Ethernet" static ###.###.###.### 255.255.255.0 ###.###.###.###
Credits:
Schematic originally from netgear manual: https://www.downloads.netgear.com/fil...
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0:00 Introduction and Requirements
0:18 Physical Setup – Connecting the Routers
0:48 Finding the Main Router's IP and Subnet
1:30 Accessing and Configuring the Old Router
2:37 Disabling DHCP and Setting Static IP
5:32 Wrap Up