Can you use two routers in one house so you can get connection in two different places?

[HeyitsnoName]

I have two sky broadband routers, one is already up and running but doesn't reach every room. Is there any way I can set the other one up and then put it on the same network, and then put it somewhere different in the house so everywhere can get connection?

[Mark]

I did the same thing with my two routers. You just run an ethernet cable from the one in use to the other one, and viola, you have extended your network. there are numerous tutorials online, because sometimes you have to do some configuring. You can also buy a network extender, about 30 bucks, and it is simple to use as well.

http://www.techrepublic.com/blog/diy-it-...ess-range/

http://lifehacker.com/how-to-extend-your...-915783308

[Mike]

Hi there,

Yes, it is possible to deploy multiple routers in the same household on the same network. There are several methods of doing this - You can deploy your second router as a Wireless Bridge (Acts like an additional access point), Wireless Repeater (Repeats YOUR wireless signal) or a Universal Repeater (Repeats EVERY wireless signal in range).

It is unlikely that a Sky Broadband router will have either of the above features implemented in them, so you may have to re-flash the router with open-source firmware. I would recommend DD-WRT.

Alternatively, you could purchase a new router that has this functionality built into it. Many vendors (Such as NETGEAR, TP-LINK, Linksys, etc) have models that are designed to function in this way.

[Geek Squad]

This usually isn't recommended but yes it can be done. Before you hardwire the second router I would make sure to turn off the DHCP service in the second router and also change the static IP address so its not the same as your main router. Once these changes are made plug it in but don't use the WAN port on the second router. Once everything is powered up you should be able to connect to the internet. Another good rule of thumb is to choose two different SSIDs so you know which wireless AP your connected to

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[mchl_the_citizen]

Don't use another router. Run Cat 5e cable to different parts of your house w/1000 baseT switches. You will get better sound and signal quality. another router will simply cause broadcast problems unless you know how to subnet.

[BigE]

If you run a cable to the second router, you can make it into an AP, not a router. You don't want 2 networks in your space, it confuses things. As the other responder said, you can get a router and convert it into an AP (turning things off) and others have a switch or software config to go into AP mode.

Any wireless repeater or extender will increase latency by 2. They do work, but often complain about them if they want the same speed as their existing network.