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2. To use two routers, they would have to be “daisy chained” via Ethernet cable.

Thu Jun 30, 2016, 05:31 PM

Jun 2016

Last edited Tue Jul 5, 2016, 05:59 PM - Edit history (1)

The second router is not going to boost the wireless signal of the first, as such.

Modem -> Ethernet cable -> first router -> Ethernet cable -> second router -> wireless -> receiving devices

Alternatively you could get a wireless signal booster.

As a final option, there's powerline networking. I recently purchased the following devices and they have allowed me to extend my network throughout my house.

https://www.amazon.com/TP-LINK-Extender-Powerline-Wireless-TL-WPA4220KIT/dp/B00HSQAIQU/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1467322148&sr=8-4&keywords=tp-link+powerline

Good luck.

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A Wifi Booster Question [View all] mntleo2 Jun 2016 OP

dd wrt Go Vols Jun 2016 #1

Caution Sentath Jun 2016 #3

Mine do go through breakers. earthshine Jun 2016 #4

I am hoping this is not too silly of a questions but ... mntleo2 Jun 2016 #5

I haven't tried it but I don't think that is true Egnever Jul 2016 #7

Wow thanks so much for the input mntleo2 Jun 2016 #6

Wifi borisdavenport Aug 2016 #8