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Extending WIFI range by connecting two routers?
First off, I'm a total amateur when it comes to routers, internet connections and everything in that category. I just bought a Nighthawk AC 1900 because the range with my old AC1200 Smart Wifi-Router...
This is quite simple...if you can run a network cable from any of the LAN ports on the AC1900 to the internet port on the AC1200 placed close to the two rooms with weak signal, then you have two networks in your home to work with. the signal from the AC1200 will be strong enough to use in those two rooms and you can use your AC1900 in other places
PS: you dont need to do any configurations with this type of set up....its all plug and play unless you have previously messed with manual settings in your routers before now
This is quite simple...if you can run a network cable from any of the LAN ports on the AC1900 to the internet port on the AC1200 placed close to the two rooms with weak signal, then you have two networks in your home to work with. the signal from the AC1200 will be strong enough to use in those two rooms and you can use your AC1900 in other places
PS: you dont need to do any configurations with this type of set up....its all plug and play unless you have previously messed with manual settings in your routers before now
Had no idea it was that simple. Dude. I can't thank you enough.