Please Help Me "setup a multi-router home network"

Phi815

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Please let me begin by saying I am a novice in the true sense of the word. I'm having so many connection problems. I need to set up a more effective home network.

Can someone please help me, explain to me how do I configure my home network with my Comcast modem/router; (gateway) with (1) apple extreme router, and a Linksys wi-fi router N600 wirelessly.

The Comcast gateway provides for my high-speed connection and telephone services. However with 3 levels of living, 4 PC's, 4 tablets, a couple printers and several smartphones, not to mention guests coming and going I would prefer not to have my SSID, I would like to give them a separate router.

Did I mention, we have problems all being online and a number of dead spots in the house... I really, really need help. I require comprehensive instructions to solve my issues. I don't mind getting instructions a 4yr old could follow (lol), I just need help.

Thank you so much.

 
Solution
The best thing you can do is to avoid wireless connection between your primary (Comcast) router, and other routers. You should use wired (Ethernet) connection betweem primary router' LAN ports, and your secondary routers' LAN ports. If Ethernet cable is not an option, check PowerLine adapters for connection to "dead" spots.

Configure your secondary routers as access points (disable their routing functions). Most of the routers have "Guest Network" mode, where devices connected to this fake network are isolated from the real network.

As for "step-by-step" - I doubt there are many people with Comcast, AppleExtreme and Linksys router to be able to break their networks down, and show you all the steps.
The best thing you can do is to avoid wireless connection between your primary (Comcast) router, and other routers. You should use wired (Ethernet) connection betweem primary router' LAN ports, and your secondary routers' LAN ports. If Ethernet cable is not an option, check PowerLine adapters for connection to "dead" spots.

Configure your secondary routers as access points (disable their routing functions). Most of the routers have "Guest Network" mode, where devices connected to this fake network are isolated from the real network.

As for "step-by-step" - I doubt there are many people with Comcast, AppleExtreme and Linksys router to be able to break their networks down, and show you all the steps.
 
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