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Upgrading to two routers
I want more speed from my system downstairs, which currently has a wireless connection (maxes out at just below 50Mbps - I have 100Mbps service and reads that in a speed test upstairs). Upstairs is where my DOCSIS 3.0 modem and dual band AC router with Gigabit switch are located. My house is too big to run wires between floors from one end to the other, so I am considering adding another router downstairs. I know I need a second modem, but downstairs I already have Cox telephone with its own connection box and cable TV. I am not sure what it is the phone plugs into, a modem made for phone service, or some specialized device. I think I have to get a second IP address to add another modem and router. Is there anything already existing for the phone that can be used in the system, or do I have to basically start from scratch?
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ChrisL
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Adding a second modem for Internet will require purchasing an addition Internet service which I'm thinking you might not want to do. The most cost effective solution in my opinion would be to look into either extending the current router's capabilities or getting some estimates to wire the home as required.
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RobH
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Garreth:
Ideally, I guess, you would want to be able to run a single ethernet cable downstairs to a wireless access point. If not, how about a wireless extender. However, the wireless extender would need to positioned somewhere to get a good signal from the upstairs router. The article at this link talks about using an extender to obtain speeds sufficient for streaming HD video. http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-wi-fi-extender/
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OscarTheGrouch
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Since you already have the Coax cable run to your downstairs area, add MoCA Network Adapters to extend your Ethernet segment to that area. You could even add another WiFi Access Point to offer wireless network capabilities at the full potential. Don't set up another router, you would surely get conflicting IP Addresses if you don't know what you are doing or used router default settings. Configure an a simple dumb AP, it will relay your DHCP requests to your existing Router on the same network. Good luck!
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