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Using 2 wireless routers?
Hello, sorry to join the forums and then start by asking a question right away. I have been lurking for quite some time and I can't find anything that fits my question. I am in the process of buil...
Yes, you can do this, but you should make sure that each router has a different SSID, and you will use one network when you are downstairs and another network when you are upstairs (your PC should choose the right/strongest signal automatically).
You don't need any special equipment to make this happen. If your modem has two RJ45 jacks (it probably doesn't), then plug the second router into the modem. If not, then plug the second router into the back of the first router, but I think you'll need to disable DHCP on the second router and let the first router handle issuing IP addresses over wifi. Your manual should help you with this.
You don't need any special equipment to make this happen. If your modem has two RJ45 jacks (it probably doesn't), then plug the second router into the modem. If not, then plug the second router into the back of the first router, but I think you'll need to disable DHCP on the second router and let the first router handle issuing IP addresses over wifi. Your manual should help you with this.