Using a second router to expand wireless network into separate guest room

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wirewick

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I just moved into a guest room that is separate from the main house. The main house has a wireless network from a combination Xfinity cable modem/router.

My room has a very weak connection. What I would like to do is be able to connect my desktop computer to the internet from this room. I would also like to be able to connect to WiFi with my phone.

I tried a power line kit but it did not work.

Things I currently own that I can use are: AirPort Extreme, an older Linksys Modem/Router combo, and an older Netgear router.
 
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If a powerline set didn't work, then your only reasonable option would be a wireless bridge. That would require a pair of wireless devices, one in the house and one in your guest house. Is adding hardware in the main house an option? Could a WIFI source be wired to the main router in a location that faces your guest house?
 
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Remember Xfinity's wireless routers are crap. My brother had one and had horrible reception with it just like many others have commented. You could always try buying your own router and seeing if the wireless on it is much better or not.
 
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I have access to the house and I can add or remove devices as needed to accommodate what I am trying to do.

Going to a dedicated cable modem and separate router is something I can do if it helps me in the right direction, but I would need to buy a modem (and a router if the ones I have would not work).

I am open to ideas.
 
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A dedicated Modem+Router means a second dedicated account from the ISP. $$$

Is the house wired with coax?
 
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The main house is wired with coax but the seperate guest room seems to be on its own electrical circuit and is not wired with coax either.
 
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I forgot to mention it in my original post but I would like to connect my desktop computer over ethernet as it does not have a wireless adaptor.

Ill try to clarify my needs. Main house has an Xfinity network over a combo router/modem. My seperate room (think of it as a guest house) needs to get capability to use ethernet devices as well as WiFi devices.


 
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It's not feasible as I would have to run the cable downstairs, and out a window, unless I drill into the walls which I would rather not do.

What can you tell me about wireless bridges? I am currently reading into WDS, DD WRT, Bridge mode, client AP, etc. I don't have the best mind for networking, or I am a bit of a novice when it comes to this stuff. All these acronyms are sort of making my head spin.
 
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What I have mentioned is purpose built hardware like this -- https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833168115 You connect one of these via an ethernet cable to primary router. Then put it in a window or on the outside of the main house facing your guest house. You then have one of them in the guest house window to receive the bridged signal and provide a local WIFI and and two ethernet ports.
 
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