Hi All
New to the forums here and I need some assistance. I have Comcast for my ISP and right now have their Modem/Gateway/Router device that handles my Internet and phone. The device is in the basement (I know, not ideal but only place I can put is as I have no coax to my den, just CAT-5). The range on the device is fair but I know there is better out there with faster speeds. I was thinking of picking up a Linksys E4200 or EA4500, connect it in my den and set it in bridged mode. I would think this would help extend the range and speed of the network. Also, I'd like to have a quality router so if I change my ISP in the future, I already have the equipment on hand.
The one thing I was wondering is if the USB port on the router we become disabled if I put it into Bridged mode. Ideally I'd like to plug my printer into the USB port and be able to print from any of my devices. I have a mixed environment Mac & Windows computers and iOS devices. Would this be possible? Sorry if this seems basic, but I am limited in my knowledge and experience in Networking, router configuration, etc. Or if someone has any other suggestions of how I should set up my network, I am all ears.
Thanks in advance for the assistance.
New to the forums here and I need some assistance. I have Comcast for my ISP and right now have their Modem/Gateway/Router device that handles my Internet and phone. The device is in the basement (I know, not ideal but only place I can put is as I have no coax to my den, just CAT-5). The range on the device is fair but I know there is better out there with faster speeds. I was thinking of picking up a Linksys E4200 or EA4500, connect it in my den and set it in bridged mode. I would think this would help extend the range and speed of the network. Also, I'd like to have a quality router so if I change my ISP in the future, I already have the equipment on hand.
The one thing I was wondering is if the USB port on the router we become disabled if I put it into Bridged mode. Ideally I'd like to plug my printer into the USB port and be able to print from any of my devices. I have a mixed environment Mac & Windows computers and iOS devices. Would this be possible? Sorry if this seems basic, but I am limited in my knowledge and experience in Networking, router configuration, etc. Or if someone has any other suggestions of how I should set up my network, I am all ears.
Thanks in advance for the assistance.