Setting up a personal router outside my building's network
Setting up a personal router outside my building's network
Hello, I want to check if placing a personal router in my apartment might resolve the connection problems I’m experiencing between my Wi-Fi and Ethernet. It seems that even when one device isn’t connected, I still face big lag spikes and unstable internet. On my laptop, sometimes I get a message saying I have a static IP address, then the internet goes down after a few minutes, only to work again later. I’m curious if adding a router nearby could help or if it might make things worse.
Connecting a router to this setup only introduces another device, increasing latency and making the network more complicated. If the building's network is already unreliable, adding your own router won't improve it. If you're asking about getting a dedicated ISP connection to your space, that would probably help—provided the issue isn't with the ISP's service itself (especially if you're using the same connection as the building).
I understand the frustration of many gadgets overwhelming your Wi-Fi. If your place isn’t on the 5GHz network but you’re still connected, performance will noticeably boost. Switching to another channel in the 2.4GHz band might help, though I’m not sure about the exact improvement.
Incorporating your personal router into the network could increase latency. Ideally, opt for a dedicated connection instead of relying on the complex Wi-Fi setup.