One ISP can host multiple Wi-Fi networks.
One ISP can host multiple Wi-Fi networks.
I own a home with an existing rule that is located behind the house. The network was originally built with two routers and featured two wireless networks. However, the problem seems to be that the routers had compatibility issues, causing intermittent internet drops. I bought a switch from Nighthawk, the S8000 model. Now on the in-law side, the Wi-Fi from the main router isn’t strong enough for mobile devices, and connecting wireless lights or Alexa devices is problematic because each device uses its own network. Am I correct about this? Or should I connect to one of the switch ports and create a wireless point for the in-law area?
You need a connection point. It links to the network through Ethernet and offers a wireless signal for access. Your router may already have an integrated access point, but for broader coverage or additional networks, you can purchase separate ones. I suggest Ubiquiti's UniFi lineup—they perform exceptionally well.
Verified, experienced wireless problems until I moved to a Unifi AC-Lite Access Point. Now everything functions perfectly.
Focus on the access point, avoid adding another wireless router. Only one router should be connected to the network. The rest must use a switch—access points act like wireless switches. Virtual networks operate from the router but I’m still figuring out the details.
There’s also a wireless booster that connects to an outlet near the main network and creates a second wireless network with its own name and login. It functions similarly to an access point, but it doesn’t require an Ethernet cable and is fully wireless.