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Parrothead
Aspirant
Feb 15, 2017
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WNDR3700v1 and WNDR3700v4

The Picture: * Basement/Home office: Xfinity wireless router/cable modem combination * Main floor: WNDR3700v4 (connected via hardwire Cat5 to Xfinity) Same SSID & Channels * Bedroom (2nd floor) - ...
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  • Parrothead's avatar
    Parrothead
    Feb 18, 2017

    I just wanted to cicle back and let everyone know I neded up getting a pair of the Netgear PowerLine1200's for my delema and they appear to be working well.  One is plugged in near the Xfinity cable modem/router and the other on the top (bedroom) floor where it's connected to my WNDR3700v1. Signal coverage and bandwidth is fine.

     

    Thanks all,

    -PH

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William10a
Master
Feb 15, 2017

You could use lan over power or just run a another lan cable which ever is the best way for you from the basement to the second floor and yes you maybe to use the wndr3700v1 as a access point for the second floor.

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    Parrothead
    Aspirant
    Feb 15, 2017

    Thanks for the quick reply. I guess my question is, Is there a way for the 2nd floor router (the v1) to be TOTALLY wireless, and not run a wire up to the 2nd floor?

     

    Thanks again,

    -PH

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      William10a
      Master
      Feb 15, 2017

      Any wifi signal on the second floor at all?

       

      • Parrothead's avatar
        Parrothead
        Aspirant
        Feb 16, 2017

        Yes, but it is spotty.

        -PH