Discussing wired and wireless networks.
Discussing wired and wireless networks.
Setting the second router to client mode can improve performance by reducing load on the main router. Connecting via LAN instead of Wi-Fi might offer a smoother experience, depending on your network setup. There could be a noticeable difference in speed and stability.
Consider MOCA for both sites; it could assist. Expect greater latency compared to Ethernet.
From a delay perspective, you connect via a wireless card directly to the main router—switch it to wired—then change back to wireless. The router with an Ethernet port is linked to the main router in the room, and the two are connected wirelessly if supported. You then wire everything together again. In both scenarios there are two conversions: digital to wireless and wireless to wired. The only difference is a tiny delay from the extra Ethernet cable (usually negligible), but it can add up over long distances. Slight improvements may come from better router antennas or closer physical placement of the devices. Your PC’s network card speed depends on its antenna setup; placing high-gain antennas on coaxial cables instead of inside the PC can boost performance, and proximity between routers can also help. Speeds for routers vary—typically 800 Mbps or more with multiple antennas, while your wireless card might cap at around 533-600 Mbps with two antennas.
It comes down to comparing the strength of your Wi-Fi card and router antennas.
For clarity, your PC uses an Asus Wi-Fi card, while both routers are Razer Sila models and one is an ISP router (Arcadyan AC Elite). You're still figuring out which device should be the primary router.