Router 1 connects to Router 2 using WDS. Router 2 is linked to Router 3 via a LAN connection.
Router 1 connects to Router 2 using WDS. Router 2 is linked to Router 3 via a LAN connection.
I’m considering some ideas about the routers in my home. I just got a gigabit router to handle my high-speed internet, and I’m thinking about repurposing the old one as an extra access point. This would let me connect my TV directly via LAN in the living room and improve the signal, which is currently weakened by a concrete wall. I previously moved the Netgear router to the second floor and connected it to the ground floor TV using a LAN cable. My current setup is still working, but I’m wondering if it’s feasible to do this now. Some of you might suggest running a LAN cable outside the house to the living room, but I’m hesitant because of the weather conditions in my tropical country. If that’s not an option, I might have to invest in a weather-sealed cable, which would be costly. Right now I’m just evaluating what I already have.
It seems to function, though not perfectly. We all understand that. For full connectivity across the network, you'll need to configure LAN ports on routers and turn off DHCP. I'm unsure if WDS supports DHCP requests like a tunnel or behaves similarly to a wired connection. You haven't used it before, so testing might be necessary to prevent multiple NATs. Regardless, internet access should work. I'm worried about bandwidth and latency on the WDS link—avoiding any ping-sensitive activities would be wise, as it could get overwhelmed quickly.
Everything is functioning now after some adjustments. The connection remains unstable but speeds are significantly improved. I switched the third Wi-Fi to AP mode, which helped. I’m hoping there will be less buffering during streaming in the living room.
In essence, it works similarly to mesh networks. The main challenge lies in managing latency and jitter as connections accumulate.