Can I use 2 modems?
If I have the preferred 100 (100mbps dwnld and 10mbps upload) can I add a second Modem in the house and still receive coverage? I am currently only using 1 modem but I would like to have a second one...
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My modem is the Arris Surfboard Cable Modem SB6141 and my router is a Netgear AC1000 Dual Band.
My Arris Modem only has 1 ethernet cable port which I have plugged in directly to my router so that I can get wifi throughout my apartment.
About the TP-Link TL-PA4010KIT.... I watched a couple videos and it looks like everyone who uses them plug one into their modem and then the other one into the wall plug in the room they need faster connection in.
Would I be able to plug this into my Router instead of the modem? My router has multiple ethernet ports but my modem only has 1 which has to be plugged into my router.
Thank you for your help!
Best Regards,
Connor Mahoney
Yes, you'd plug your network extender directly to your router....not your modem. Perhaps the videos were demonstrating with an all-in-one modem.
Last question before we wrap up this thread... I am sorry about being so naive.
So I would (step 1): plug one of the extenders into my router via ethernet cable
(Step 2): Plug the other extender into the wall socket of the room I would like faster wifi in.
(Step 3..?): Do I need to plug in the ethernet cable to the second extender which would be in a separate room?
Seriously appreciate your help and your time.
Best Regards,
Connor Mahoney
To simplify what I mean about the second adapter... My issue would be... if I need to plug the second adapter into the wall and then plug an ethernet cable into it, I would need to get another router for that room correct?
Or do I not need to plug the second adapter into an ethernet cable and only have it plugged into the wall and the wifi will still be transmitted properly?
As for the second adapter, it really depends on the make/model of the extender. However, to guide your choice, it really depends on what you need in the bedroom.
The adapter connected to your Main router obviously has to transmit and receive wirelessly. That's why you're doing this: to communicate remotely and wirelessly with your Main router.
The second adapter must receive wirelessly. However, it doesn't need to transmit (repeat, pass-on, extend to you) whatever it receives wirelessly. It can just pass-on whatever it receives through a cable.
As for what you need in the bedroom, as Jim mentioned, what will be using the signal from the second adapter: 1, 2, 4 other clients? If it'll just be 1, connect that client. 2 or more, connect an AP. 2 or more wirelessly, connect a wireless AP. Also, think about an future plans.
