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Using multiple routers

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Using multiple routers

GabrielCarroll ( GabrielCarroll@alien.top ) B to

Home Networking@selfhosted.forumEnglish · 3 years ago

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If I were to get a second Wi-Fi router could I just theoretically connect the WAN port on the new one to LAN port on the old one, or would it be lots harder than that?

I would love to hear what anyone thinks.

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lan to lan ports…

my preference would be to get a WAP, if you are wanting to extend the wifi
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  I don’t thinks WAPs are a option as a am looking to get a second network for my homeland.

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