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2020/08/17 20:45:00 (permalink)
 
Hey guys. I need a problem solved. We have this PC in the back room of the house, and another PC in the front room of the house. The Netgear Router is in the back. We have an Netgear extender 3/4 of the way to the front to help the front PC get better internet speed. The front PC still doesn't get good speeds. So my question is, can I use two Routers instead. One on each of the two PC's?

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    Re: Routers 2020/08/17 21:18:57 (permalink)
    One needs to be the main router but the second one can be a slave.  Your manufacturer will have those details.  It’s in the set up of the second one.  Must be the same manufacturer.  Hard to do with two different manufacturers.  They do not play nice together.  I would recommend two of the same manufacturer and model.  I did this a few years back.  I bought an identical router that was refurbished as my slave.  Worked very well.  You could by a USB Wi-Fi adapter for the second one if you have a USB port.  Here is link to a quick search I did - https://search.yahoo.com/search?p=how+do+i+connect+two+routers+wirelessly&fr=ipad&pcarrier=AT&T&pmcc=310&pmnc=410



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    Re: Routers 2020/08/17 22:24:56 (permalink)
     
    Tried the wifi adapter thing. Didn't help much. Maybe I'll try the matching routers.
     
     
    EDIT: Just looked up on Google how to use a second Router. I read you have to use a cable, and connect both Routers. Well that would have to be very long to reach the front, and back Routers. That's kind of a negative.
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    Re: Routers 2020/08/17 23:18:10 (permalink)
    I would see if the extender has a ethernet port as some do and run a cable from that to the PC.  Hopefully that will improve things.

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    Re: Routers 2020/08/18 05:27:53 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby XrayMan 2020/08/19 21:25:28
    usually you can run an actual router/modem  into a slave extender ( as mentioned above )  ... 
     and it's done in software & settings.  Shouldn't be any need to run a long cable at all.
     
    Obviously hardwired cables are always optimum way to get the best service.. but you definitely can make the other into an extender pretty easily.  You probably have to read all through the documentation for the unit from their online website.

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    Re: Routers 2020/08/18 10:38:16 (permalink)
    yes a hard line ethernet cable from router to router or extender is best way if you got someone to help run cat5e cable then put ethernet ends on it?

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    Re: Routers 2020/08/18 10:55:27 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby XrayMan 2020/08/19 21:25:18
    When I cut the cord (cable tv), I also got rid of the router they supplied and went to a mesh system.  It works great.  My whole house (~2600 sq ft) has solid, consistent wifi for internet & streaming to all my TV's.  I connected my two desktop PC's to the Pro (Ethernet wired), and everything else connects to the beacons over wifi.
     
    Very easy to setup.  The beacons auto connect to the Pro so there's only a single access point.  No reconnecting if you move say a laptop from one end of the house to the other...
     
    This is the system I bought (use). ->   https://www.amazon.com/eero-Home-WiFi-System-Beacon/dp/B0713ZCT4N/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1PHU40DO5Y47C&dchild=1&keywords=eero+pro+mesh+wifi+system+1+pro+%2B+2+beacons&qid=1597772616&sprefix=eero+pro+mesh+wifi+system%2Caps%2C188&sr=8-3
     


     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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    Re: Routers 2020/08/18 23:11:38 (permalink)
     
    Thanks everyone for your inputs.    

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    Re: Routers 2020/08/19 09:19:35 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby XrayMan 2020/08/19 21:25:12
    You may be looking for something like this.
     
    https://www.amazon.com/Netgear-Nighthawk-Whole-System-3-Pack/dp/B086ZN5R6P/ref=asc_df_B086ZN5R6P/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=416694317409&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5829012111028731092&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9060248&hvtargid=pla-900563406859&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=94693386435&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=416694317409&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5829012111028731092&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9060248&hvtargid=pla-900563406859
     
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    Re: Routers 2020/08/19 21:24:39 (permalink)
     
    Thanks. I'll make sure it's not running. So I reset the Extender, and went through all the steps to set it up again. Works better now. Thanks everyone.  

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    Re: Routers 2020/08/19 21:56:34 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby XrayMan 2020/08/20 20:03:31
    Keep in mind when using an extender, you'll want to extend a good signal. Putting it 3/4 away almost spells repeating a poor signal. The extender should be 1/4 to 1/2 away from the source of the signal you want to extend. Experiment by plugging it into different outlets along the way. Concrete and steel walls obstruct the signal also. Some extenders even have a light on it which reflects signal strength.

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    Re: Routers 2020/08/20 02:48:18 (permalink)
    It can also be good to set up a mesh Wifi setup. I recently went Wireless AX or Wireless 6 for my PC's and if you use that level of extenders you really don't notice much if any lag.

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    Re: Routers 2020/08/20 08:15:10 (permalink)
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    Thanks. I'll make sure it's not running. So I reset the Extender, and went through all the steps to set it up again. Works better now. Thanks everyone.  





     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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    Re: Routers 2020/08/20 20:03:39 (permalink)
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    Keep in mind when using an extender, you'll want to extend a good signal. Putting it 3/4 away almost spells repeating a poor signal. The extender should be 1/4 to 1/2 away from the source of the signal you want to extend. Experiment by plugging it into different outlets along the way. Concrete and steel walls obstruct the signal also. Some extenders even have a light on it which reflects signal strength.



       

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    Re: Routers 2020/09/15 14:09:29 (permalink)
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    Hey guys. I need a problem solved. We have this PC in the back room of the house, and another PC in the front room of the house. The Netgear Router is in the back. We have an Netgear extender 3/4 of the way to the front to help the front PC get better internet speed. The front PC still doesn't get good speeds. So my question is, can I use two Routers instead. One on each of the two PC's?




    I had the same exact problem and tried 2 routers. My personal beef this setup is that your phone (or device) will still try to hang-on to the first WiFi signal it gets, even when the signal is too weak to use. This causes you to have to constantly change the WiFi that you're using on your phone. Maybe not a problem for you, but it really annoyed me. I'm now running 1 router.
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    Re: Routers 2020/09/20 18:31:31 (permalink)
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    Hey guys. I need a problem solved. We have this PC in the back room of the house, and another PC in the front room of the house. The Netgear Router is in the back. We have an Netgear extender 3/4 of the way to the front to help the front PC get better internet speed. The front PC still doesn't get good speeds. So my question is, can I use two Routers instead. One on each of the two PC's?




    I had the same exact problem and tried 2 routers. My personal beef this setup is that your phone (or device) will still try to hang-on to the first WiFi signal it gets, even when the signal is too weak to use. This causes you to have to constantly change the WiFi that you're using on your phone. Maybe not a problem for you, but it really annoyed me. I'm now running 1 router.




    No problem here, but thanks for the info.    

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    Re: Routers 2020/09/24 21:53:15 (permalink)
    The setup would be a bit tricky.
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    Re: Routers 2020/10/02 20:07:36 (permalink)
    I install networks for a living.
     Spend the 400-500 bucks and get an Eero PRO kit.
    comes with 3 access-points ( also acts as a router). Only 1 has to be wired but the more that can wired the better.
    The computer that is too far away from a wire you can wire into the wireless eero Pro hub.
    The pro hub has a gigabit back bone so you will not loss any speeds when in Mesh mode.
     
    (These wont work on a network with a managed layer2/3 switch.)
     
     
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    Re: Routers 2020/10/02 20:36:32 (permalink)
    It would be best to go with the Eero Pro 6 if you can afford it since at $599 it’s got enough speed for about gigabit internet speeds. The Eero 6 non pro is also a good choice but only has speeds up to 500mbps which still is pretty good. I am kind of waiting to see if they are part of a Prime Day or Black Friday sale though before I upgrade.

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    Re: Routers 2020/10/03 11:58:08 (permalink)
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    It would be best to go with the Eero Pro 6 if you can afford it since at $599 it’s got enough speed for about gigabit internet speeds. The Eero 6 non pro is also a good choice but only has speeds up to 500mbps which still is pretty good. I am kind of waiting to see if they are part of a Prime Day or Black Friday sale though before I upgrade.

    Also if you haven’t upgraded the modem you rent in years it’s worth making sure you are using the latest equipment.

    My clients with Fios in NYC hit 850mbps no problem with their eero pro systems. I think the WiFi 6 ( for eero) selling point is the 75+ clients per AP. Personally I would save the money and get the current eero Pro unless you have 1gb up and down.
     
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    Re: Routers 2020/10/03 16:24:09 (permalink)
    I use Ubiquiti AmpliFI HD. Best home router/mesh WiFi ever. Zero problems.
     
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    Re: Routers 2020/10/04 12:28:59 (permalink)
    mesh, or wifi 6 is the way to go. or spend some time/money and run cat 6 inside or out. 
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