Choose between Wi-Fi and another option.
Choose between Wi-Fi and another option.
Your connection appears to be limited by distance and interference. With speeds around 63.4 Mbps download and 14.1 Mbps upload, a single router may struggle over 50 feet through walls. Using an Ethernet cable directly from your PC could provide a more stable and faster link. Let me know if you'd like further details or recommendations.
You require an additional router because it allows you to extend the Ethernet connection beyond your existing setup.
My present router position prevents me from connecting an Ethernet cable.
I planned to link the additional router through a cable so both devices could share an Ethernet connection.
I’m planning to purchase a new router that can link to either my existing modem or the current router using wireless connection. It will sit close to my PC and also connect through Ethernet. Since I’m not very familiar with this setup, could you confirm if this sounds reasonable?
Using an ethernet cable between two routers and then to your PC creates unnecessary complications. A second router introduces problems such as Double NAT and makes network setup more difficult without offering much advantage for a single wired link. A straightforward ethernet connection from the primary router directly to your PC would be more practical. If distance is a concern, alternatives like Powerline adapters or a WiFi extender with an ethernet port can provide similar performance without the complexity of multiple devices.
The situation is clear, your device remains linked to a Wi-Fi network. This usually causes problems because Wi-Fi connections can be unstable or limited. Most routers don’t automatically connect to another router’s Wi-Fi. While some third-party firmware might enable this, it won’t work with devices using different networks. Routers from brands like ASUS offer AI Mesh for local mesh setups, but these only function within the same network. If you need a second router connected via Wi-Fi, you’d have to use an Ethernet connection or a different method, not just rely on the existing LAN-based setup.