Switch with Access Point advice needed

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Hello,

I need an advice please.

I have a setup like this:

Modem (fibre internet) -> Router (Asus RT-AC68U) -> switch (Netgear GS605) -> all LAN devices
+ TV and Xbox360 connected wirelessly to RT-AC68U.
No other devices are connected via Ethernet cables to RT-AC68U.

Please see the picture (line represents an Ethernet cable)
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The Wi-Fi signal from RT-AC68U is very weak for my TV and Xbox360 unfortunately and I wanted to connect them via Ethernet cables.
To avoid pulling 2 cables and to be a little bit future proof, I thought I'll install a switch close to my TV and Xbox. But I also want to improve the Wi-Fi signal close to TV and Xbox so I'm looking for a device which does the job of switch and Access Point (I think).

I have three questions:

1. Can someone recommend a device (preferably Asus and preferably the device with minimum features I need) which can do this job please?

2. Should I connect this device to RT-AC68U or GS605 or any of those will work?

3. Do I understand correctly, that AP gets connection via Ethernet and distributes it via Wi-Fi using the settings from the main router so the Wi-Fi devices can seamlessly switch connection between AP and main router?
Imagine walking around the house with mobile phone...

Any answer would be highly appreciated.

Thank you guys.
Z

 
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abailey
1. Usually AP's only have 1 port to connect to internet. If you want a small switch too, the best bet is to get a wireless router and run it in AP mode. This involves not using the WAN connection, turning off its DHCP, and using one of its LAN ports to connect back to your main router. This will usually leave you with 3 open LAN connections.
2. This depends on what your clients that will use the new AP will mainly be doing. If they are going to mainly hook to a device on your network like a NAS or something, it would be best to hook the AP to the same device your NAS is connected to. If they are going to mainly access the internet, then connect it directly to your Router. Since you are running Gigabit, you could really hook it to...
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1. Usually AP's only have 1 port to connect to internet. If you want a small switch too, the best bet is to get a wireless router and run it in AP mode. This involves not using the WAN connection, turning off its DHCP, and using one of its LAN ports to connect back to your main router. This will usually leave you with 3 open LAN connections.
2. This depends on what your clients that will use the new AP will mainly be doing. If they are going to mainly hook to a device on your network like a NAS or something, it would be best to hook the AP to the same device your NAS is connected to. If they are going to mainly access the internet, then connect it directly to your Router. Since you are running Gigabit, you could really hook it to the router or the switch and probably would not see any difference.
3. Your AP does get connection via Ethernet. You can use the same SSID and password as your main wireless router. You do not, however want to use the same channel. If you are using 2.4ghz, then only use channel 1,6,or11. Choose different ones of those for the router and AP. Also with 2.4ghz, make sure your channel width is 20mhz (not 40 or auto). If you are using 5Ghz you can leave everything auto and the AP should choose a different channel from the main wireless router..
 
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