Wired to wired to wireless networking question

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larryjoachim

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I have an internet connection upstairs going to a wireless router. I have poor wireless signal downstairs.

From the upstairs router, I have a cat6 wired connection downstairs to an area around my entertainment center.

What can I add downstairs to improve the wireless signal utilizing the downstairs wired connection do that I can use the same wireless network SSID and password information, another router?

And if so, how would I configure?

The upstairs router is a Netgear Nighthawk.
 
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I'm not too savvy as far as which access points are best however I know that the Cisco and Ubiquiti access points are pretty good. Specifications for range are typically listed with the product.

I believe you are correct in that extenders can work like access points. From what I know, extenders/repeaters take an existing wireless signal and repeat it farther outward from its current location. This allows for the device to NOT require a wired connection to the router. I'm not sure if the AC1200 has access point capabilities but if it does then it would work for you since you would like to utilize your wired connection.
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Hi--But wouldn't that create a different wireless "network" than the one upstairs (ie different SSID)? Is there any way to avoid that?
 
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A secondary wireless router would create another network with its own subnet. While you could name it with the same SSID you would have the issue of having to reconnect between networks as you move about the house. Most devices do connect to the best available network automatically but this isn't the best way to approach things.

An access point can be configured to duplicate the wireless settings from the router it is plugged in to. It simply broadcasts the signal and acts as a 'point of access' to the device it is wired into; in you case the netgear router.
 
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Thanks-I think I understand. Are there "powerful" access points that can be utilized for an entire ground floor (about 1800 sq ft)?

Also can an extender (like the netgear ac1200) be configured as an access point? I was thinking of getting one.
 
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I'm not too savvy as far as which access points are best however I know that the Cisco and Ubiquiti access points are pretty good. Specifications for range are typically listed with the product.

I believe you are correct in that extenders can work like access points. From what I know, extenders/repeaters take an existing wireless signal and repeat it farther outward from its current location. This allows for the device to NOT require a wired connection to the router. I'm not sure if the AC1200 has access point capabilities but if it does then it would work for you since you would like to utilize your wired connection.
 
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I think an extender could be configured to be an access point although I am not too sure. As for "powerful" access points, yes, you just have to do some looking around haha although it may be expensive!
 
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