So I am a Comcast customer. I have their wifi modem/router. I also have another wifi router (Linksys-E1000). Just like many of you, we have Roku, Hulu, Netflix, etc. We also have Arlo cameras, a Ring door bell, cell phones, a couple of tablets, XBox, etc. We buy the highest speed package from Comcast, as I am also an online instructor, so good reliable and fast signal is very important to me (not sure about the reliable part with Comcast!)
I am having a tough time getting service to the back of our modest 1700 sq ft home. Currently I also have a TP Link signal extender to feed the Roku and tablets when in the back of the house. I am getting ready to receive the Nighthawk X4 - which may be an overkill, but it seems like a good unit. I am particularly concerned about the Ring doorbell and the Arlo cameras having a solid signal.
Since, I have learned that it may not be a good idea to have more than one router. It was suggested to me that I setup the X4 on Bridge mode, and to connect the Comcast Modem/Router to the main computer. Not sure if that is the best to take advantage of the many qualities of the X4.
I have a few questions about this change.
1. What is the true advantage of bridging?
2. Which unit should I setup on bridge mode. My main concern is that I don't want to lose the X4 capabilities, such as the fast processor, dual bands, networking capabilities, etc.
3. Should I deactivate my Linksys Wi-Fi router?
4. Am I better off plugin my Ethernet to the Nighthawk or to the Comcast unit?
Basically - to those of you who are gurus on this, how would you set up what I have?
I would appreciate any ideas on how to manage this. The X4 was only $10 more than the Nighthawk AC1900, so I figured, why not buy the unit with the better processor, more antennas, etc.
Thank you all.
Aldo
I am having a tough time getting service to the back of our modest 1700 sq ft home. Currently I also have a TP Link signal extender to feed the Roku and tablets when in the back of the house. I am getting ready to receive the Nighthawk X4 - which may be an overkill, but it seems like a good unit. I am particularly concerned about the Ring doorbell and the Arlo cameras having a solid signal.
Since, I have learned that it may not be a good idea to have more than one router. It was suggested to me that I setup the X4 on Bridge mode, and to connect the Comcast Modem/Router to the main computer. Not sure if that is the best to take advantage of the many qualities of the X4.
I have a few questions about this change.
1. What is the true advantage of bridging?
2. Which unit should I setup on bridge mode. My main concern is that I don't want to lose the X4 capabilities, such as the fast processor, dual bands, networking capabilities, etc.
3. Should I deactivate my Linksys Wi-Fi router?
4. Am I better off plugin my Ethernet to the Nighthawk or to the Comcast unit?
Basically - to those of you who are gurus on this, how would you set up what I have?
I would appreciate any ideas on how to manage this. The X4 was only $10 more than the Nighthawk AC1900, so I figured, why not buy the unit with the better processor, more antennas, etc.
Thank you all.
Aldo