2 wired access points with N66U

[buckrogers]

I've been using Merlin's FW with a lot of success, but I'd like to supplement the wireless coverage in my house with two additional access points. There's a deal on these for $10: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833320158&cm_re=RT-N10P-_-33-320-158-_-Product

I'm curious if I can wire them into my network where I need additional wifi coverage, set them as AP's, and achieve some type of roaming as devices move throughout the house.

Thanks

 

[BobMCT]

Hiya Buck,

I did just what you are asking a couple of months ago. Although, with a rebate I purchased my N10P for $4.99!
When setting it up I got to the point of selecting the MODE type and I selected Repeater mode. After that the router found my main router (RT-N66U) and asked if I wanted to connect to it wirelessly, it then asked for the passphrase, and the rest was automatic. After some testing I then placed the N10P high on a shelf halfway between my old router and the dead zone. Works like a charm.
Good luck.

 

[buckrogers]

Thanks Bob. Any chance you tried to connect them over ethernet, or know whether that's an option in the settings?

 

[sm00thpapa]

If you use them as repeaters you cut your bandwidth in half. Connect LAN to LAN for same subnet or LAN to WAN for a separate network. Right now I'm LAN to LAN via power line and it works great.


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