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Is there a way to run multiple routers in a home?

Posted on 10/31/16 at 6:48 am
Posted by GeauxTime9
Baton Rouge, La
Member since Dec 2010
6458 posts
Posted on 10/31/16 at 6:48 am
I have to netgear n600 routers that I want to run in my house to create a better wifi signal. Is this possibly or can I only run my wifi off one router?

Thanks
Posted by efrad
Member since Nov 2007
18657 posts
Posted on 10/31/16 at 7:16 am to
I'm not familiar with that specific model but most routers have a bridge/access point mode that functions strictly as an access point extension of the first router that is actually doing the network routing functionality.

If you have ethernet run through your house then all you need to do is keep one router as normal and then for the second router put it in bridge/AP mode and plug it in to an ethernet jack on the other side of the house.
Posted by Hulkklogan
Baton Rouge, LA
Member since Oct 2010
43316 posts
Posted on 10/31/16 at 12:15 pm to
Yes.

Internet feed router has normal setup. Turn off DHCP and NAT on second router. Plug one of the switch ports of the second router into one of the 4 switch ports on the first router. Use same SSID and password.

Voila.

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I'd also recommend you have your second "router" broadcasting on a different channel than your first. This will help in areas where both signals are relatively strong.


This too. Usually they can negotiate that automatically. Not a bad idea to manually set it, though.
This post was edited on 10/31/16 at 12:16 pm
Posted by LSUFan39
Baton Rouge
Member since Oct 2016
6 posts
Posted on 10/31/16 at 12:46 pm to
Yes.

Get some routers with DDWRT on them and call it a day.
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