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Oldtreker.

2020-06-25 01:39:53

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Adding a router to a gateway

2020-06-25 01:39:53

Model: Archer C7

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I have a AT&T internet gateway with Direct TV. I also use a TP link RE 450 Extender. I was using a Archer C7 router previously.

Would there be any advantages attaching the C7 to the AT&T gateway. I have about a dozen WiFi devices running.

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ArcherC8

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2020-06-25 17:42:27

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Re:Adding a router to a gateway

2020-06-25 17:42:27

If you can connect everything without using the router, that is the way I would go as adding another device just complicates things and more places for things to go wrong. I prefer using my own modem and a separate router instead of a gateway. Not sure if that is an option for you.

Tony

2020-06-25 18:31:40

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Re:Adding a router to a gateway

2020-06-25 18:31:40

@Oldtreker.

If you happen to have a dead zone still you can look to set up the C7 via WDS bridge. However, if your network is still running well I would keep the C7 in case the Wi-Fi goes bad on the AT&T or if the extender dies.

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