This might be a multi-part question, but I currently have this set-up:
modem--wired--E4200v1 router--wired--unmanaged 8-port switch--wired--NAS
The modem/E4200 router/8-port switch are located in the utility room in the basement. From there, ethernet cables are distributed to various rooms in the 2 story 2000sf house. Surfing on the internet is good using the 2.4Ghz 802.11n throughout the house. However, 5Ghz reception is miserable on the 2nd floor and not spectacular in the 1st floor. Streaming mkv is hit and miss on the 2nd floor.
So I impulsively bought a R7000 router to turn into an AP on 1st or 2nd floor. However, now I'm wondering whether I should use the R7000 as the main router and the E4200 as the AP or vice versa?
Second question is whether any special configuration so that I can connect to the NAS from both router or AP?
Thanks!
modem--wired--E4200v1 router--wired--unmanaged 8-port switch--wired--NAS
The modem/E4200 router/8-port switch are located in the utility room in the basement. From there, ethernet cables are distributed to various rooms in the 2 story 2000sf house. Surfing on the internet is good using the 2.4Ghz 802.11n throughout the house. However, 5Ghz reception is miserable on the 2nd floor and not spectacular in the 1st floor. Streaming mkv is hit and miss on the 2nd floor.
So I impulsively bought a R7000 router to turn into an AP on 1st or 2nd floor. However, now I'm wondering whether I should use the R7000 as the main router and the E4200 as the AP or vice versa?
Second question is whether any special configuration so that I can connect to the NAS from both router or AP?
Thanks!