wireless3141
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I am trying to extend the range of my router and would like to connect my Asus RT-N66u router to my RT-AC87R router. The N66U would connect a few wireless devices (laptops, phones, TV) as well as have a wired connection to my SONOS. My setup is:
AC87R connected to cable modem in basement office. The N66U is upstairs on the other side of the house. I would like to connect the N66U wirelessly to the AC87R. Running a cable this distance isn't realistic so I set to Repeater Mode, realizing the bandwidth restrictions I'll incur.
My problem is when my device tries to connect to the N66U signal, the N66U routinely has lost the connection to the AC87R and I have to rescan for the SSID, enter the password, etc. Is there a configuration setting that I need to adjust (e.g., make a static IP? Alter the DHCP?) so that the N66U maintains the connection?
An alternative I considered is to get a powerline adapter to connect the two routers which I believe would allow me to use the N66U as an access point. I'm not sure if the performance would be better in this configuration than in the Repeater Mode. The new AV2 standard claims impressive speeds.
Any help would be greatly appreciated
AC87R connected to cable modem in basement office. The N66U is upstairs on the other side of the house. I would like to connect the N66U wirelessly to the AC87R. Running a cable this distance isn't realistic so I set to Repeater Mode, realizing the bandwidth restrictions I'll incur.
My problem is when my device tries to connect to the N66U signal, the N66U routinely has lost the connection to the AC87R and I have to rescan for the SSID, enter the password, etc. Is there a configuration setting that I need to adjust (e.g., make a static IP? Alter the DHCP?) so that the N66U maintains the connection?
An alternative I considered is to get a powerline adapter to connect the two routers which I believe would allow me to use the N66U as an access point. I'm not sure if the performance would be better in this configuration than in the Repeater Mode. The new AV2 standard claims impressive speeds.
Any help would be greatly appreciated