ShadowWolfx :
Figured as much, what about using that Archer Router on a Wi-Fi signal? Is it possible and is it plausible? Can you make a psuedo "wired" connection via plugging in an Ethernet Cable into it? (I'm asking because where I live, it is physically impossible to access the router)
So to put it easily enough: What I would like to do to hopefully get faster is, Buy the Modem/Router Combo, then Connect That To My PC via an Ethernet cable and either connect it to a Router that either has data (Wheter I have to pay a "data refill" fee or not), so I dont get throttled by the current way I connect OR use it to reduce latency issues in Gaming. That being said, will either way work or am I stuck being throttled
I've looked into my Wi-Fi card and it says the general speed of it is 150 Mbps but I generally get 20-30mbps of that and bad latency issues, which leads me to believe that the connection is being throttled, which is why I ask, to avoid throttling and have a more reliable gaming experience.
As I understand your question. You are asking if you can use the Archer as a Bridge. You want to use it to receive the WiFi signal than provide a wired connection to your PC. No, it does not have that setting. You would want a WiFi to Ethernet bridge.
This would not be very helpful. It could only add more latency.
If getting wired access to the router is an issue you can
A. Buy a Powerline over Ethernet adapter (PoE). A PoE system will use your home wiring to provide a direct wired connection to your router. You can place modules all over your house to any place you want access. At these points you can directly connect devices, use Switches to wire multiple devices or install Access Points to expand WiFi coverage. They also make PoE modules with built in WiFi so you can skip the external Access Points. The only real advantages of an external Access Points are placement choices and large external Antennae.
The only real downside to PoE is if their is interference on your home electrical wiring. If there is it won't work, performance is degraded and/or range is decreased. Modern Gigabit units don't have this problem as much due to MIMO.
Gigabit PoE: https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Pass-through-1200Mbps-TL-PA8030P-KIT/dp/B00Y3QYTS6/
Wireless AC1200 PoE: https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Extender-Powerline-TL-WPA8630-KIT/dp/B01A90CH4M/
If you do add Access Points. Use the same Network Name (SSID), Password (Network Key) and Encryption type (WPA, WPA 2, TKIP, &c). That way your devices will automatically use the strongest signal.
B. Get a high end router to replace your current unit. Preferrably 4x4 Mimo. Then get a WiFi PCI card with external antennae on long leads which also supports 4x4. Then blast the strongest WiFi signal you can between the two.
WiFi adapter: https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-802-11AC-Wireless-AC3100-Adapter-PCE-AC88/dp/B01H9QMOMY/
Router: https://www.amazon.com/RT-AC88U-Wireless-AC3100-AiProtection-Complete-Security/dp/B016EWKQAQ/
The PoE or PoE + WiFi option is definitely cheaper. It will likely provide lower latency when gaming using Ethernet. Your home will also likely have better coverage as you will have WiFi coverage distributed more evenly. Rather than one strong source.
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