You have a separate router in your room, but the Ethernet connection isn't functioning properly.
You have a separate router in your room, but the Ethernet connection isn't functioning properly.
In my living room there's Archer C6, which is what my Archer C1200 in my room is connected to The Wi-Fi is fine I guess, just the Ethernet that seems to be the issue... The upload speed is weird but what I really wanna know is the download speed, it's only >100Mbps, if anything it should be way higher than that. Laptop: Asus X450CC LAN Card: Realtek PCIE Gbe Family Controller All the cables: CAT5E On my modem there's more than 1 port (4 ports to be exact), should I plug this router into that instead of Archer C6? Oh and this router is just another router, it's not acting as an extender or anything, just a router, tho my dad thinks that it is already set as an extender, even though all he did was just put "AP" in the SSID, I didn't wanna bother him with it so I just go on with what he says. In my living room there's a PC that is connected to the Archer C6, I haven't run a test on it yet but last time I download League of Legends through Garena and the speed was 40 MB/s , so yeah, mine should as fast if not a tad bit slower Bonus questions: Should I turn this router into an extender or just use it as a standard router? I mean my house ain't that big and the only reason my dad decided to put a router in my room is because he saw me using an adapter just to connect to the Wi-Fi, and hey, I ain't gonna complain for a wired connection, I'll take that everyday (Sorry for not arranging this post neatly, don't usually write forum post and I just type what comes to mind) Edit: Nvm I lied, the Wi-Fi isn't fine, I just tried connecting to the main router 5Ghz connection and the result:
You shouldn't place routers next to each other, as it creates a double NAT scenario. The internet will still function, but services like UPNP won't work properly. You can look up double NAT for more details. I'm not sure about the exact configuration you're using. Why were you setting up a router in your room? Do you have a direct Ethernet connection from the main router to this device? If yes, connect it to your PC directly or use one of the router's LAN ports as a switch. Switches are cheaper and prevent double NAT issues.
Your modem can serve as both a router and a switch, which means connecting multiple routers to it creates a network setup. Plugging one router directly into the modem and another separately is unusual but possible if you need extra connectivity. The placement in your room suggests you’re trying to manage devices efficiently, though it might not be the most logical arrangement.
Oh no, this means connecting the router to the modem would give double NAT instead of triple, and might actually boost speed. Updated August 2, 2021 by General K3nobi grammar
@General K3nobi Start by checking the speeds your ISP provides. 40MB/s corresponds to roughly 335Mbps. Be aware of the distinction between megabits and megabytes per second. Usually, internet rates are given in Mbps. Understanding this helps set a clear benchmark for comparison. Secondly, if your modem supports several ports, it likely functions as a gateway with built-in modem, router, and switch—possibly even a wireless access point. Identify the model of this unit. If it operates as a gateway, running it in bridge mode is ideal to leverage your router’s features. Otherwise, ensure all connected routers operate in switch or AP mode. Thirdly, as @LIGISTX suggested, a basic unmanaged switch suits simple setups where you only need to connect devices over one Ethernet link. For adding Wi-Fi, you’ll need either a dedicated AP or switch it into AP mode. This access point can share the same SSID as your main router, but make sure its 2.4GHz/5GHz channels don’t overlap.
He mentioned it should be 800Mbps. I looked online but the top result was a YouTube video, which doesn’t give clear specs. The bridge mode details and enabling steps aren’t obvious from what I see. I’m trying to figure out how it works and how to turn it on.
It appears this device functions as a fiber gateway with an integrated router. Running it in bridge mode alongside two other routers in default settings can lead to a triple-NAT scenario. These models are exclusive to certain Asian markets, such as Malaysia. If you’re unsure how to switch it to bridge mode and it’s supplied by your ISP, reach out to them for assistance. For some gateways, simply enabling a switch within the firmware is sufficient. Fiber networks, however, often require specialized configurations since regional setups can vary. AP mode can be enabled directly in the router’s firmware; changing just the SSID isn’t enough. If bridge mode proves challenging, consider converting both Archer C5 and C1200 units to AP mode so the ISP device acts as the main gateway for all connected devices. These models can connect to separate LAN ports on Alcatel Lucent equipment after assigning static IPs outside the gateway’s DHCP range. Keep in mind my concerns about whether these Archer devices can handle WAN-to-LAN traffic at 800Mbps—while they support gigabit LAN/WAN ports, their processing power may limit sustained high-speed performance.