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RobertH62
Mar 14, 2021Follower
What's best device to use
I recently purchased a modem router combo AC1900. It works good in the house but will not reach my shop about 200 feet away. I am running a cat. 6 ethernet to the shop. What is the best device to ...
plemans
Mar 15, 2021Guru - Experienced User
Like microchip8 says, you have many options
You could get a router and use it in access point mode, you could get a wireless extender (that supports access point mode), or even just an access point.
I usually tend to point people in the direction of buying a router and running it in access point mode. That way you always have a backup router if needed. Or if you wanted to upgrade your primary router and use the older on as an access point, you can. I've done that several times.