Possible Ways of Using Two Routers

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Eli Heimsoth

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I know there are a few ways to use two routers in one home. At one point I knew what the difference between some of the ways were, but since I got my network hooked up I forgot. Well I'm redoing my network and I wanted to know the possible ways of using two routers. My purpose is so that the downstairs gets good wifi signal and so does the upstairs.

What I am looking for specifically is a way to use the two routers on the same SSID while at the same time not losing bandwidth in my network. I remember that is possible, is it? I have no problem using a wire to connect the two routers. I just want them to both be the same SSID so I don't have to switch networks constantly, and I also want to be able to do so without losing bandwidth.

My main router is a router/modem combo from Century-Link/Qwest
My Secondary is just a router.
I can provide model info if needed :D

Help me out? Please.

Thanks!

Eli H.
 
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What all settings need to be the same? Do I connect the second router via WAN or LAN, and do I have to mess with any settings such as DHCP or static/dynamic IP? I remember last time I did this there was some messing with settings that had to go on.
 
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Eli Heimsoth

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I want it to basically be the same network. That's possible right? So like I could stream music from my iphone to apple tv even if they are using separate routers (but they'd be the same network)
 
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Eli Heimsoth

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And that will act on not only the same SSID but will also be technically the same network? Like say my Iphone is connected to the 2nd router and my apple tv is connected to the primary. Are they going to be able to see each other and communicate, like through airplay? Same with any other devices, will they see each other if they are on opposite routers?
 
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Eli Heimsoth

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Thanks! I'll let you know how things go
 
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