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Chocobo1 · May 30, 2009, 12:09 AM // 00:09

Hey just a yes or no here.

At the moment I use a wireless router from my computer to give internet to other computers in the house. This doesn't work very well, as the signal is crap so I'm wondering if I can buy another router and use it on the computer that is using wireless for its internet.

So does 2 routers in the same house work?

Antares Ascending · May 30, 2009, 01:48 AM // 01:48

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Try putting the router near your pc and plug directly into it. Most routers have an Ethernet connection that allows this. You have a little stonger and faster connection on most remote connections. My gamer is about 5 feet from the router and is plugged into the Ethernet connection.

I use a Netgear Rangemax. It gives a super range, (better than a several that were rated faster) and also has a very playable remote connection on a second floor pc.

The router is in the basement on the opposite side of the house and its the only one I tried that worked well with the 2nd floor pc. Tried several highly rated routers before I found one that worked for the remote.

That said...every floor, angles and distance all weaken the signal.

No need to buy a 'second' router. Just buy the right one. How far is the remote from the router?

You can also get ( can't remember what its called) to pick up the signal halfway and amplify it.

GL
Ant

Chocobo1 · May 30, 2009, 02:43 AM // 02:43

But would a second router work? I cant be bothered dealing with this wireless crap anymore, Been fiddling around with it for months and it just doesnt work. Money isn't really an issue, I can afford another router.

Elder III · May 30, 2009, 12:28 PM // 12:28

You can use a single router and run ethernet cables to each computer from it - you will have wires in your house, but a solid connection to. IF I understand correctly you want to run a cable from your existent router (where your ISP comes in) to a second router and then run cables to 1 or more computers from that second router??? If so, then yes you can do that - it's the same type of setup that I have - my second router provides both wireless for laptops and has ports for 4 "hard-wired" computers as well and works fine with all of them.

Snograt · May 30, 2009, 02:16 PM // 14:16

Wireless 802.11n is apparently a massive improvement in wireless technology, but it's still wireless.

I gave up on it a couple of years ago. I now use a basic 4 port DSL modem/router and a 6 port switch to connect up 4 PCs, 2 XBox 360s, a PS3 and a Wii. Cables don't have to be messy

Antares Ascending · May 30, 2009, 06:13 PM // 18:13

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Originally Posted by Chocobo1

But would a second router work? I cant be bothered dealing with this wireless crap anymore, Been fiddling around with it for months and it just doesnt work. Money isn't really an issue, I can afford another router.

I suppose you could buy a spliter and use a second router..never had the need tho. The problem there would be a drop in signal strength through the splitter.

As already mentioned...the right router with Ethernet ports would do what you seem to be looking for. You have, in effect, a direct connect for your pc.

Also mentioned..you can buy a re amplifier to be placed halfway between the 2 PCs to keep the signal up.

One thing you mention is the signal being 'crap'. Is the signal into the house crap or the signal to the remote pc crap? If its the remote then you either have the 2nd pc to far away or your present router just isn't doing the job.

Get a good router with ethernet ports and though you now have 2 routers you should only need one if its a good one.

Chocobo1 · May 30, 2009, 09:28 PM // 21:28

No, what I want to do is this:

Current situation:

Comp 1: Wireless Router

Comp 2: Feeds of Wireless, drops a lot/crap signal

---->

Comp 1: uses a router

Comp 2: uses a router

Both completely seperate, not needing each other at all.

Snograt · May 30, 2009, 09:48 PM // 21:48

I don't think that works - at least I'm fairly sure it wouldn't with DSL. It would be like trying to make two telephone calls on the same line at the same time.

Chocobo1 · May 30, 2009, 10:04 PM // 22:04

Eep, I have no idea what to do then. As previously stated, the wireless signal is crap to the other computer in the house. The computers are literally on opposite ends of the house, and so the one recieving the wireless gets a terrible signal. Moving the computers is not an option, and so I'm at a dead end.

Wrath Of Dragons · May 30, 2009, 10:23 PM // 22:23

go to dd-wrt.com, find a compatible router (i highly recommend a wrt-150n from linksys....wireless n, refurbs usually go for 45 bucks on amazon, super easy to install on)
THat firmware has the ability to boost the signal strength, but also convert your router to a wired/router repeater. As routers are usually stronger signals then recievers, it shouldnt be hard to easily reach what the pc cant handle

Modem -> router 1 -> wireless -> router 2 picks up wireless and retransmits as wireless and wired.

DD_Wrt kicks ass. seriously.

Antares Ascending · Jun 11, 2009, 02:11 AM // 02:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chocobo1

No, what I want to do is this:

Current situation:

Comp 1: Wireless Router

Comp 2: Feeds of Wireless, drops a lot/crap signal

---->

Comp 1: uses a router

Comp 2: uses a router

Both completely seperate, not needing each other at all.

As already mentioned...that would require a splitter which would result in a weaker signal because of the db drop through the splitter.

Orrr..you can buy 2 accounts.

What you seem to be asking for is a perfect way to have 2 prime connections...ain't gonna happen...unless you have 2 isp accounts.