Can I use a 2 modems to wireless network? 1

[NCapper]

I have a Neatgear ADSL wireless modem router DG834G that does a poor job on ADSL. I also have a Dlink DSL504 modem/router (no wireless) that does a great job. I only need occasional use of the wireless connection to my workshop so the occasional dropouts and poor connection speed would not be an issue, as it was on the main PC. As both units come with the same default 192.168.0.1 I was hoping by changing it on the Netgear wirelss router I might be able to use that solely for the wireless Pc to PC connection, and hopefully use the DSL router's internet connection from the workshop.
This may not be possible. However, I try to change the Netgear to 192.168.1.1 and disable the ADSL only on that same unit, all I could seem to do was state that my ADSL did not require a login ( which of course, it does) and that seemed to blank all the boxes. so far so good..maybe.. but when I chane to IP adreess to 192.168.1.1 it tells me that the subnet has changed to something different than what it is on the PC. or words to that effect.. They both appear to be 255.255.255.0 except that the DLink expresses it as 255.255.255.0/24 ( which is not an option on the Netgear).
The Netgear is out of warranty so I can't send it back.. I'm reluctant to fork out for a seperate Access Point as the need is not that great.
Is there a fix or am I wasting time on it?
Hopefully I've given enough info..

 

[G0AOZ]

Not tried this with a Netgear, but certainly what you are trying to achieve, in general terms, ought to work. I have a Sitecom wireless router which is set up and working in the same way as your Netgear. I didn't bother to touch the WAN side at all since it wasn't being connected.

If the LAN address of the DLink is 192.168.0.1, set the Netgear to 192.168.0.2 and disable DHCP. You don't want both of them issuing IP Addresses! If your computer(s) are set to static IPs, then make sure they are in the 192.168.0.x range. After saving settings in the devices, reboot everything, and check if you can talk to the routers.

ROGER - G0AOZ.

 

[NCapper]

Thanks Mate! worked like a charm.. that change to "2" at the end of the IP address was agreeable to the system.. all working nicely.. Oh, I had disabled DHCP as it seemed necessary.
Appreciate your advice.

 

[G0AOZ]

You're welcome! Thanks for letting us know it all worked for you...

ROGER - G0AOZ.

 

[NCapper]

Oh.. I found that I had to put the necessary TCP/IP data in the workshop PC (XP Pro) to get it to display the internet..
I think the gateway (Dlink 192.168.0.1 ) was most important but until I included a primary DNS it didn't work..
Just adding this info for anyone wanting to employ the same hardware setup.

Thanks again.. I'm realy pleased to see it working with gear I already own.

Mal