Confirmation Request for Configuration Review
Confirmation Request for Configuration Review
Hello, I’m just checking if my approach makes sense and have a few clarifying points.
Situation: I own a rancher with a basement covering more than 3,000 sq ft. The house was built in 1987 and two-thirds of the basement are already finished. I’m stuck using Comcast and while I’m paying for premium speeds (which provide decent upload), I need at least one Comcast signal booster connected to the line—possibly more, since this place seems tricky. I currently have two ASUS RTN66U devices set up in repeater mode to try extending the coverage.
Problem: I have four network connections—two 2.4 GHz and five 5 GHz from the main router, plus an extended 5 GHz from the repeater. This forces me to switch manually as I move around the house. I assumed repeater mode would keep the same network but make it more annoying than a regular AP. I’m hoping for smooth movement throughout the home and consistent Wi-Fi access regardless of location or floor.
Solution: Despite some privacy concerns, I’ve chosen Nest Wi-Fi to cover the entire house with strong signals. Nest devices include both routers and wireless points. The main difference is that the routers have Ethernet ports while the wireless points don’t.
Questions:
- If a device needs an Ethernet connection, do I need a separate router connected to the first one? Or can it function as a wireless switch when the device lacks wireless capability or has slower speeds?
- Would it work if my smart TV or Apple TV supports both 5 GHz Wi-Fi and an Ethernet port, even if it’s uncertain?
- I’m worried about missing any connection details. If my smart TV or TV Box supports 5 GHz and has an Ethernet port, will its performance be limited by the 5 GHz bandwidth, just like with the router?
Thanks ahead of time. I appreciate your help—I’m just trying to avoid any surprises. You all do great!
Additional routers can be set up as interconnected access points without relying on a wired link to the primary router, and their Ethernet ports can accommodate other devices. Including more routers as wireless Ethernet endpoints means connections are constrained by the wireless bandwidth between them and the main router. Fortunately, most devices—like your smart TV and Apple TV—now support WiFi, making this situation rare. If you have many wired gadgets and existing cables to a central hub, consider a gigabit network switch. You can find models with more ports than you’ll ever require for a home for about $50, or even less if you browse secondhand sites like Ebay and Craigslist.