Hey everyone,
Months ago, I purchased a ASUS RT-N66R router. The range wasn't the greatest, but I was able to use some directional antennas to get acceptable signal in the basement where our tenant lives. I just came across someone on Craigslist selling a Netgear Nighthawk R7000 for $50 and think I should probably get it... I have sort of a crazy networking plan and wanted to run it by some people before committing.
The Nighthawk router would be up in my room where the current router is. I would have it plugged into a Linksys Wireless Ethernet Bridge with a directional antenna pointed to where the other wireless bridge would be in the basement. The bridge in the basement would be plugged into my current RT-N66R, which would now live in the basement. I would use that connection to turn the RT-N66R into an access point.
Does that make sense? I can explain it better or make a diagram if needed. I just really hope this is a viable strategy as I could use some good WiFi performance for fairly cheap. Thank you!
Months ago, I purchased a ASUS RT-N66R router. The range wasn't the greatest, but I was able to use some directional antennas to get acceptable signal in the basement where our tenant lives. I just came across someone on Craigslist selling a Netgear Nighthawk R7000 for $50 and think I should probably get it... I have sort of a crazy networking plan and wanted to run it by some people before committing.
The Nighthawk router would be up in my room where the current router is. I would have it plugged into a Linksys Wireless Ethernet Bridge with a directional antenna pointed to where the other wireless bridge would be in the basement. The bridge in the basement would be plugged into my current RT-N66R, which would now live in the basement. I would use that connection to turn the RT-N66R into an access point.
Does that make sense? I can explain it better or make a diagram if needed. I just really hope this is a viable strategy as I could use some good WiFi performance for fairly cheap. Thank you!