on 25-10-2016 17:06
Hi, I would like to extend my home wifi network to another room in my house which the signal does not currently reach to. I have an ethernet cable running from my existing Virgin Super Hub to that room.
Is it as simple as just buying any new router and connecting it via ethernet to the Super Hub?
Thanks!
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25-10-2016 17:44 - edited 25-10-2016 17:55
*I just took a read of my reply and it sounds kinda complicated, therefore let me make it a little simpler*
You kinda have 2 options, the first is the simple way which is accessing the super hub settings and enabling "Modem Mode" which I believe let's you connect a router via ethernet directly into the SuperHub, letting the 2nd router give out the connection which is more likely to be a stronger connection and bigger than what the Super Hub would've provided. You can find more about this here: Modem Mode
The second way is to turn the 2nd router into a wireless repeater. This has a great advantage but is a little more complicated. This includes connecting the 2nd router into the super hub, but adjusting the settings (either via a dedicated "Wireless Repeater" option depending on the router, or manually adjusting the settings which is a quite advanced). The benefit on the wireless repeater is that the super hub is giving out it's connection, but also the 2nd router, therefore giving you a bigger range of wireless strength in your house. But the disadvantage is how it may be a little difficult to achieve. You can find more about this here: Wireless Repeater
*Anyway, I removed the original message as it may have be complicating to understand*
on 25-10-2016 19:29
25-10-2016 19:53 - edited 25-10-2016 19:56
Agrees with Kippies on this one. There's plenty of stuff on the innernets on how to set it up. Even I managed to do it using this guide with a few minor alterations: http://www.hanselman.com/blog/ConfiguringTwoWirelessRoutersWithOneSSIDNetworkNameAtHomeForFreeRoamin...
I just made sure that my other router stuck out like a sore thumb with it's IP address. Some brands of anti-virus may not like it though.
on 25-10-2016 19:54
25-10-2016 17:44 - edited 25-10-2016 17:55
*I just took a read of my reply and it sounds kinda complicated, therefore let me make it a little simpler*
You kinda have 2 options, the first is the simple way which is accessing the super hub settings and enabling "Modem Mode" which I believe let's you connect a router via ethernet directly into the SuperHub, letting the 2nd router give out the connection which is more likely to be a stronger connection and bigger than what the Super Hub would've provided. You can find more about this here: Modem Mode
The second way is to turn the 2nd router into a wireless repeater. This has a great advantage but is a little more complicated. This includes connecting the 2nd router into the super hub, but adjusting the settings (either via a dedicated "Wireless Repeater" option depending on the router, or manually adjusting the settings which is a quite advanced). The benefit on the wireless repeater is that the super hub is giving out it's connection, but also the 2nd router, therefore giving you a bigger range of wireless strength in your house. But the disadvantage is how it may be a little difficult to achieve. You can find more about this here: Wireless Repeater
*Anyway, I removed the original message as it may have be complicating to understand*
on 25-10-2016 19:24
Hi, thanks for the reply. I definitely want the wireless repeater option.
Would you recommend any particular router as a good option for this? E.g. one with a simple auto wireless repeater mode!
Cheers
on 25-10-2016 19:29
on 25-10-2016 19:30
on 25-10-2016 19:33
on 25-10-2016 19:41
The one thing you DONT want is a wireless repeater.
What you actually want is an access point (AP) as you HAVE an Ethernet connection to the room in question, right?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/TP-LINK-AP300-Processor-Beamforming-Technology/dp/B0041JNTSQ/ref=sr_1_8?ie=... as an example
Or the Ubiquiti ones get a good name.
Any decent brand of router will also have an AP mode.
A wireless repeater will connect to your CURRENT WiFi and "boost" it at the expense of halving your WiFi speed.
on 25-10-2016 19:45
on 25-10-2016 19:47
I have a Superhub in Room A, then an ethernet cable running into Room B (which does not get wireless signal), so I need something to put at the end of the ethernet cable in Room B to extend the wifi network into that room.....
25-10-2016 19:53 - edited 25-10-2016 19:56
Agrees with Kippies on this one. There's plenty of stuff on the innernets on how to set it up. Even I managed to do it using this guide with a few minor alterations: http://www.hanselman.com/blog/ConfiguringTwoWirelessRoutersWithOneSSIDNetworkNameAtHomeForFreeRoamin...
I just made sure that my other router stuck out like a sore thumb with it's IP address. Some brands of anti-virus may not like it though.