extrafuzzyllama
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- Jul 29, 2010
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I would like to upgrade my current setup to get my whole house with reliable wifi connections.
Currently I have the modem and wifi router in one side of the house and at the other end i have a switch with multiple devices hard wired to it along with a old Linksys router acting as just an AP.
The switch is hard wired via Cat6 to the router in the other side of the house.
The Linksys AP and my wifi router both have different SSIDs
The router is capable of 2.4/5GHz while my Linksys AP is only 2.4.
My issue is there is a dead spot right in the middle of the house.
I would like to setup a wifi network where i don't need to manually switch between the 2 SSIDs.
If i move the Linksys AP outside of the back room and into the hallway it would better cover the room next to it along with the dead spot area which is the kitchen.
I plan on replacing the Linksys AP along with my main router.
Anyway to setup what i am looking for?
I am a wifi network noob and Im feeling confused after reading about mesh networks.
I rather avoid adding a third AP and also want to avoid products like eero.
I am open to suggestions on new hardware and really like the idea of using DDWRT or Tomato over stock firmware.
Ive been looking at the Nighthawk routers and looking for a discreet looking AP like the eero because i don't want a big old router in the hallway and like the aesthetic of a circular looking AP that won't stick out.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Currently I have the modem and wifi router in one side of the house and at the other end i have a switch with multiple devices hard wired to it along with a old Linksys router acting as just an AP.
The switch is hard wired via Cat6 to the router in the other side of the house.
The Linksys AP and my wifi router both have different SSIDs
The router is capable of 2.4/5GHz while my Linksys AP is only 2.4.
My issue is there is a dead spot right in the middle of the house.
I would like to setup a wifi network where i don't need to manually switch between the 2 SSIDs.
If i move the Linksys AP outside of the back room and into the hallway it would better cover the room next to it along with the dead spot area which is the kitchen.
I plan on replacing the Linksys AP along with my main router.
Anyway to setup what i am looking for?
I am a wifi network noob and Im feeling confused after reading about mesh networks.
I rather avoid adding a third AP and also want to avoid products like eero.
I am open to suggestions on new hardware and really like the idea of using DDWRT or Tomato over stock firmware.
Ive been looking at the Nighthawk routers and looking for a discreet looking AP like the eero because i don't want a big old router in the hallway and like the aesthetic of a circular looking AP that won't stick out.
Any help is greatly appreciated.