Yes, you can connect a second TP-Link router as an extender.
Yes, you can connect a second TP-Link router as an extender.
For two-story homes, positioning the antenna this way improves signal quality.
This would apply only to the C2300 because it features 3 adjustable antennas, whereas the C5400 has 8 fixed antennas that can only be raised or lowered. Would you like me to assist with your new question?
They can be folded or placed upright (C5400). The Archer C2300 comes with an antivirus program and built-in homecare features, while the Archer C5400 focuses on triband technology and speed. You might be able to run the C2300 in router mode alongside the C5400, connecting important devices to the C2300 for those features, and using the C5400 for faster performance.
And when they fold in, will they lose functionality? Or will they remain operational side by side? Likely, you can set them up with two distinct networks or keep them connected to the same one. It's odd that the top router lacks an antivirus option... In general, antivirus is most useful for devices that can't run their own protection, such as smart TVs and certain phones. For PCs, I believe it's better to install an antivirus. Still, my C1200 did have that capability.
The C5400 receives the features I need in a V2 Firmware Update (I’m running a V1 model). I don’t want to risk anything by switching to the v2 firmware or attempting a third-party update. I’m planning to assemble it into one network, which is new to me in terms of networking and managing multiple routers. I’m unsure if combining them would disable certain settings, but I haven’t tried it yet. I’ve only been using this for about a week.
I use the C1200 with my ISP's router, which I only keep for voip. The port number 4 on the C1200 is in bridge mode and linked to the ISP's router's WAN port. What you need is different... I haven't tried it before. You can search online for "pair two tp-link routers" and you should find useful guidance. Someone else might be in a better place to assist you.