Looking for a wired router? Consider these options or alternatives.
Looking for a wired router? Consider these options or alternatives.
Right now my setup is pretty rough. I’m trying to add a wired connection in the garage using Romex, but everything feels messy and outdated. The modem comes through a wall into the crawlspace under the stairs, where it connects to a switch. From there, an Ethernet cable goes into the house and links to a Wi-Fi router that has two Ethernet ports. The router then connects back down to the switch under the stairs, which finally reaches the rest of the devices inside. I’m picturing Romex plugged into a wired router in the garage, the router powering devices in the garage and the switch handling everything under the stairs. It seems like it could work, but I’m worried about reliability and performance. Are there any clear downsides? If this setup doesn’t sound too wild, do you have any ideas for a good, reasonably priced wired router that fits this kind of arrangement? I’m not super experienced with networking, just trying to get basic connectivity without breaking the bank.
Remember routers are built to split or link networks, right? If you have separate areas like the garage and the house, go for it. If not, cascading switches are fine, and it still functions.
This setup functions technically, but it seems inconvenient to move back and forth between locations for optimal performance. The need to switch positions affects both WiFi coverage and Ethernet cable organization. I prefer a single network without separate subnets, as it simplifies communication between devices.