Can you run two routers..?

Pitbrew

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Sorry not sure where to post this exactly, but in my house i have around 25m from the router, i have the kitchen and some brick walls to go through for wireless, my speed isnt even one tenth than when cabled in, but i dont have a long enough cable to reach.

So here is my question, in my room the original internet connection to the house is in there, there is a new on on the otherside near everyone else for convenience. So i was wondering if i can run two routers at once, one through the connection in my room and the other one, that way i can have good connection and dont need to buy a very big cable.

Thanks in advance
- Pat
 
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No, not directly from the connection. You would need a modem in front of the second router and I suspect your ISP would charge you for a second internet connection.

Mark

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Thanks Mark, i might try maybe a wireless range extender or something similar, that might be able to remove the internet deadzone where i am.

And thanks for the heads up that they might charge more, if i was to do something and just got a bill for double i would not have been too happy.
 
You're welcome. Personally, I would not use a range extender as they really do not do a good job. Your issue is really the walls. Unless you can move your modem/router to an area that will adequately serve both areas, I'm afraid a hardwire is going to be your best bet. You could try putting the modem in the attic (if accessible) at a midpoint - at least that would give you a shorter hardwire.

Mark