Second Router to Connect an Ethernet Cable Downstairs For Extending WiFi?

andycane · Nov 5, 2013

Hello. I have no WiFi signal downstairs but I do have an ethernet cable that runs from my router upstairs (which is a router/modem combo) & connects to a computer down there. Can I use another router downstairs to connect to my computer to create another WiFi signal or is there a better option? Thank you.

EDIT: I'm going to assume I need to research creating an Access Point/Bridge from a secondary Router. I've found some threads here which I will study, if this is the case I will erase my post to avoid redundancy.

USAFRet · Nov 5, 2013

An Access Point is what you're looking for. You can use another router, but if you don't already have one, get a device dedicated for it.
http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-TL-WA801ND-Wireless-300Mbps-Repeater/dp/B004UBU8IE

andycane · Nov 5, 2013

Thanks. That looks like something out of Star Wars

I will need to keep the PC downstairs plugged in to Ethernet, so I'm assuming I will need a multiple port? http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833315122 perhaps? Would Paying an extra $10 be worth getting detachable antennae (not for a range issue but for stronger signal)?

USAFRet · Nov 5, 2013

andycane :

That one will work as well.

andycane · Nov 5, 2013

One more question. Does the access point only retrieve data wirelessly from the router or can it retrieve it by connecting an Ethernet cable plugged from the router upstairs? I don't want to loose any signal strength downstairs.

USAFRet · Nov 5, 2013

andycane :

There are some that do both.
Original router - wire - AP or bridge - wired and wireless devices.

sora · Nov 5, 2013

andycane :

Yes, $10 for the attachable antenna would be worth it if you want a stronger signal.

andycane · Nov 6, 2013

USAFRet :

Since it will need to share the Ethernet port downstairs, could I pick up a network switch and use the one you recommended or should I find a different AP? I think the previous one I showed you only works wirelessly...

USAFRet · Nov 6, 2013

andycane :

You can run both.
A switch for the wired devices downstairs, and an access pint to extend the signal.
There are devices that do both. Wire from the main router, and 4 ethernet ports and WiFi signal.

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