kinda found a way around it I put the mac address of new router into the main router/modem and then I did the other way round as well seems to work secured the internet
Wait.. you didn't give the routers each other their mac addresses the first time?
Quote Originally Posted by Buff
...The following changes should be made to your Master Router....

...Set the router to "Access Point and Wireless Repeater Function"
-Manually add the details of your repeater in the table. Read the MAC Address off the bottom of your repeater router. If asked for the IP address of the repeater, enter 192.168.1.99
....

..The following changes should be made to your New/Repeater Router....

..Continuing on with the settings, go into the Wireless Distribution part of the new router now and select "Repeater Only", enter the MAC address of the Master Router etc etc...
Ah well, glad it worked out for you in the end.