creating an additional router to boost Wi-Fi coverage

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kervinc
Posting Freak

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08-25-2023, 10:52 AM

Hello everyone. I'm a student moving into an apartment with Ethernet ports in the bedrooms. I'm wondering if I can purchase a router and connect the main and secondary routers using the primary's WAN ports. I'm planning this for the apartment/dorms since mesh Wi-Fi isn't practical there.

kervinc

08-25-2023, 10:52 AM #1

Koyoth
Junior Member

08-31-2023, 11:54 PM

You can connect routers together easily. Treat the router like a computer, assign IP addresses to both and pick your preferred network range and Wi-Fi name. Remember to use different subnets—like primary, secondary, and tertiary—to ensure proper routing.

Koyoth

08-31-2023, 11:54 PM #2

EssieFlo
Member

174

09-01-2023, 02:40 AM

Thank you!

EssieFlo

09-01-2023, 02:40 AM #3

Thank you!

CobbleWalker
Member

238

09-02-2023, 07:22 PM

You're welcome, though I suggest configuring the second option in bridge mode at https://www.letsbemates.com.au/mate/brid...-on-router

CobbleWalker

09-02-2023, 07:22 PM #4

You're welcome, though I suggest configuring the second option in bridge mode at https://www.letsbemates.com.au/mate/brid...-on-router

salt__bucket
Member

09-02-2023, 07:44 PM

Absolutely, that's a bit confusing. It seems like this domain name is unusual, and it reminds me of a social or dating platform.

salt__bucket

09-02-2023, 07:44 PM #5

Absolutely, that's a bit confusing. It seems like this domain name is unusual, and it reminds me of a social or dating platform.