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CaptainJacob13
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04-30-2023, 06:13 AM
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Hey there, I'm a database admin and hardware geek—definitely not a beginner, though networking isn't my strong suit. After some trial and error, I found that my 2.4GHz channel was causing problems with the Xbox 360 controllers connecting to the PC USB wireless adapter. By moving the router around, I resolved the issue. Now I'm setting up a new office and need to rewire the network a bit because the attic router is causing weak signals in the bedroom downstairs. I have an ASUS wireless AC router that supports AI mesh, and a Netgear model that doesn’t work on the 5GHz channel. My question is: can I link my modem to the Netgear router as an AP repeater using only 2.4GHz? Then connect one of its Ethernet ports to the ASUS router as the main Wi-Fi hub? If that fails, I might have to switch to another AIMesh router and see how it stacks up against a second ASUS AP repeater. Thanks ahead!
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CaptainJacob13
04-30-2023, 06:13 AM #1

Hey there, I'm a database admin and hardware geek—definitely not a beginner, though networking isn't my strong suit. After some trial and error, I found that my 2.4GHz channel was causing problems with the Xbox 360 controllers connecting to the PC USB wireless adapter. By moving the router around, I resolved the issue. Now I'm setting up a new office and need to rewire the network a bit because the attic router is causing weak signals in the bedroom downstairs. I have an ASUS wireless AC router that supports AI mesh, and a Netgear model that doesn’t work on the 5GHz channel. My question is: can I link my modem to the Netgear router as an AP repeater using only 2.4GHz? Then connect one of its Ethernet ports to the ASUS router as the main Wi-Fi hub? If that fails, I might have to switch to another AIMesh router and see how it stacks up against a second ASUS AP repeater. Thanks ahead!

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04-30-2023, 06:31 AM
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Are you sure it's just a regular modem without any router features? If it's only a modem, adding an access point will give devices a public IP address, which can cause problems like double NAT or difficulty connecting through the AP.
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graveice
04-30-2023, 06:31 AM #2

Are you sure it's just a regular modem without any router features? If it's only a modem, adding an access point will give devices a public IP address, which can cause problems like double NAT or difficulty connecting through the AP.

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05-03-2023, 04:13 PM
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You should perform these tasks on the router's rear side. It offers a NAT layer for your internal network as described.
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05-03-2023, 04:13 PM #3

You should perform these tasks on the router's rear side. It offers a NAT layer for your internal network as described.

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