Configuring two RAX35s with RAX50 hardware
Configuring two RAX35s with RAX50 hardware
Encountered a problem while configuring my home network. Planned to boost coverage by installing two access points on the RAX50 router using two RAX35s. Successfully set up one RAX35 but the second consistently failed. Support advised that the RAX50 supports only one WAP when directly connected. If I use a small managed switch as an intermediary, will the network setup proceed as intended? I purchased the NETGEAR 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Plus Switch (GS105Ev2) with management features and lifetime protection. Will this solution resolve the issue or repeat the previous challenge?
Hmm? This doesn’t add up. Why did you end up with more routers than needed? Most current wireless routers work in AP mode, but you only need a dedicated AP device. These units don’t have built-in router capabilities. Were you running the RAX35 in AP mode? If so, it seems you’ve already picked the right direction—just try it out and observe. Netgear’s advice doesn’t make sense either; buying a switch just for this purpose only strengthens my distaste for the brand. Please test the configuration and let me know what you find.
During my school years I lived in several apartments with my wife, so I owned a RAX 35 for both homes and upgraded to a RAX 50 when we moved into our new house. This explains why I have all these devices. While I understand it might be excessive, I think it works fine if configured as an AP with the right ports. I suspect I got a quick solution over the phone because the issue seemed more involved than it appeared—turning it on or off. I’ve used the RAX35 as a WAP before but never set up two routers simultaneously.