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Yes, a router can function as a wireless access point without Ethernet.

Yes, a router can function as a wireless access point without Ethernet.

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loicartur
Junior Member
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06-29-2024, 01:38 PM
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Yes, it's possible to connect one router to your modem and use the other as a wireless access point in a different room. The secondary router doesn't necessarily need to be on Ethernet; it can work wirelessly if you set up the correct configuration.
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loicartur
06-29-2024, 01:38 PM #1

Yes, it's possible to connect one router to your modem and use the other as a wireless access point in a different room. The secondary router doesn't necessarily need to be on Ethernet; it can work wirelessly if you set up the correct configuration.

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Sneakyginger8
Senior Member
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06-29-2024, 01:38 PM
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Consider the router models; updating their firmware might reveal a feature for mesh networking. If they offer this, you can designate one as the main (wired) and the other as a secondary repeater. This setup will be slower naturally since repeaters are inherently limited, but it’s a convenient solution if you need to broaden your coverage without direct connections.
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Sneakyginger8
06-29-2024, 01:38 PM #2

Consider the router models; updating their firmware might reveal a feature for mesh networking. If they offer this, you can designate one as the main (wired) and the other as a secondary repeater. This setup will be slower naturally since repeaters are inherently limited, but it’s a convenient solution if you need to broaden your coverage without direct connections.

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MrScooter2
Member
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06-29-2024, 01:38 PM
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What are the two router models?
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MrScooter2
06-29-2024, 01:38 PM #3

What are the two router models?

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Nunooh
Member
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06-29-2024, 01:38 PM
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Thanks for the feedback. It looks like your ASUS router can handle AI mesh in repeater mode, acting like a wireless access point. I’ll proceed with testing it.
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Nunooh
06-29-2024, 01:38 PM #4

Thanks for the feedback. It looks like your ASUS router can handle AI mesh in repeater mode, acting like a wireless access point. I’ll proceed with testing it.

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mobs99
Junior Member
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06-29-2024, 01:38 PM
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If they back AI mesh, they must let you arrange it in a mesh configuration. The router will connect wirelessly to the main router and amplify the signal for your devices.
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mobs99
06-29-2024, 01:38 PM #5

If they back AI mesh, they must let you arrange it in a mesh configuration. The router will connect wirelessly to the main router and amplify the signal for your devices.