Hey /g/, I'm new to this whole networking gig and I've got a couple questions about expanding a network.
I'm currently with Comcast, and use their Arris TG862G-CT all-in-one (and yes, it's shit).
I live in a two story home, and want to expand into the lower second floor on the house.
Would it be possible to bridge it with another router (Netgear N600 for ref.) with an ethernet cable
and essentially have the Arris do all the DHCP work and have the Netgear work off of it
(static IP, and identical wireless credentials), giving me 3 wired LAN ports and the same Wi-Fi network.
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Yeah it is possible. Not sure about the n600 specifically... but I have a router from the provider that handles the dhcp and an ac66u with dhcp disabled. My old belkin router had a wireless access mode which basically did all the setup automatically.
>>54292788
Why not just use a switch?
>>54292788
You'd need a second router (dunno if that Netgear N600 can do it) in "wireless access point" mode.
>>54292832
So let's say if I was downstairs with the Netgear router, I could still use the same wireless info as the Arris?
>>54292865
Yes I have done the exact same thing. Both routers broadcast on the same ssid and they combine (at least on my phone) under the same option. I only need to setup a connection on one of the routers for it to work on both thereafter.
>>54292910
Awesome. Sorry for all the dumb questions, but all the Comcast forums are basically useless
>>54292788
If you daisy chain routers you will be on two different subnets. Routers separate networks. Switches join them.
Therefore you would be better off setting up a couple of Ubiquiti Access Points.
They're 48 bucks a piece.
http://www.amazon.com/Ubiquiti-Networks-Enterprise-AP-Unifi/dp/B00HXT8R2O
>>54293060
But then I'd lose my wired ports for the second floor. To be honest so long as I have some form of wired connection without running 4-5 cables down I can live with using the Arris for wi-fi only
>>54293113
Bro, buy a small 8 port switch.
25 Bucks.
http://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-Gigabit-Ethernet-Desktop-TL-SG108/dp/B00A121WN6/ref=sr_1_4?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1461952018&sr=1-4&keywords=8+port+switch
>>54293133
>>54293113
I don't know how big your house is, but 1 finely placed ubiquiti AP will cover about 1,200 SQ FT.
You could buy the switch and 1 AP for 75 bucks and have wireless on the first floor.
>>54293133
I might try that. The Netgear I'm trying to use was bought for a friend, and his college dorm wouldn't let him use it so I'm kinda stuck with it. Figured if I have an $80 router sitting around might as well use it.
