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will second router make a difference
2019-09-02 15:59:50 - last edited 2019-09-09 08:38:18

Hi I preseume the router my service provider here in Dublin Ireland gave me is not the best available,

If I plug in a new tp link router to the back of the isp router will this slow down things or improve my reception ,if its does not have a negative effedt whats the best router i can buy from tp link

thank you in advance for any help

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2019-09-04 03:09:42 - last edited 2019-09-09 08:38:18

@Statman 

 

Have you ever bought the TP-Link router? 

 

We can use a second router to extend the wifi range by connect it to the main one.

 

Inevitably, the speed from the second router will be slower than the speed from the main router directly due to the diagram, distance and other interferences.

 

While except the router, there are some network expansion devices you can consider whether they can satisfy your needs.

 

Like the powerline adapters and range extenders. https://www.tp-link.com/uk/home-networking/powerline/ & https://www.tp-link.com/uk/home-networking/range-extender/

Note: The performance of powerline adapters depends on the powerline environment, please ensure that the whole house running under the same power circuit. 

 

Good day. 

 

 

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2019-09-04 03:09:42 - last edited 2019-09-09 08:38:18

@Statman 

 

Have you ever bought the TP-Link router? 

 

We can use a second router to extend the wifi range by connect it to the main one.

 

Inevitably, the speed from the second router will be slower than the speed from the main router directly due to the diagram, distance and other interferences.

 

While except the router, there are some network expansion devices you can consider whether they can satisfy your needs.

 

Like the powerline adapters and range extenders. https://www.tp-link.com/uk/home-networking/powerline/ & https://www.tp-link.com/uk/home-networking/range-extender/

Note: The performance of powerline adapters depends on the powerline environment, please ensure that the whole house running under the same power circuit. 

 

Good day. 

 

 

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2019-09-05 20:07:57 - last edited 2019-09-05 20:09:02

Pretty much all routers can be run in AP Mode (Access Point Mode) which disables the router's DHCP server and firewall, and will act as a wireless access to point to your main router. This is a fantastic way of extending wifi coverage and speed. Connect your AP router via the Internet socket to your main router's lan socket and it'll basically act like a wireless switch. Of course if you dont need wireless at the access point, a switch would be the better option.

 

Just be sure to setup the router as AP before you plug it into your isp router.

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2019-09-06 07:48:45

Thank you for taking the time to reply i appreciate it

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2019-09-06 07:51:01

Thank you iwish our isp would lust let me buy and use my own router

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2019-09-09 08:37:06

@Statman 

 

You are welcome, glad to help you.

 

Wish it goes well.

 

Any further problem, just let us know.

 

Best regards. 

 

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