Network connecting

Phat_Nguyen

Hi guys, my house has 3 floors, and I'm planning to use 2 more routers with the modem from the internet provider for each floor so I need help on how to connect all of those to each other through cables, and is it possible to do it? 

JS_MC

I'd recommend getting either a mesh system or a router with a repeater.

Something like this: https://www.microcenter.com/product/607976/tp-link-deco-m4-ac1200-whole-home-mesh-wi-fi-system-(3-pack) With this, you'll only need one Modem from your ISP and then these repeaters/access points will pass along the signal.

The system you get should depend on your internet speed as well. For example, the system linked above is AC1200, which is 300 Mbps on 2.4 GHz and 867 Mbps on 5 GHz.

Hope this helps!

Phat_Nguyen

So you think mesh system is better than separate router for each floor ? 

JS_MC

Yes, if you have 3 different routers, that would mean 3 different networks that would potentially fighting each other. If you set up a mesh system, the connected device will switch between access points to connect to the strongest or best signal. Typically, recent access points have a signal that passes a single floor. For example, if you have one access point on the first floor, and one on the second floor, you may not need one on the third because the signal strength is strong enough to cover the area.

Phat_Nguyen

I got it, so i will have 1 gigs plan speed which brand should you recommended. I will be gaming alot though 

JS_MC

I think this would be a great option for you the specs list that it can offer 1200Mbps on its 5Ghz network.

https://www.microcenter.com/product/623992/netgear-nighthawk-mk62-dual-band-mesh-ax1800-wifi-6-system-2-pack

If you're still interested in the 3 access points I'd recommend this: https://www.microcenter.com/product/513901/linksys-velop-ac4800-tri-band-mesh-wireless-ac-system-3-pack

Let me know if you have questions about these!

Phat_Nguyen

 for the netgear nighthawk mk62 the router has to connect to the modem through Lan cable ? 

JS_MC

Yes, both of these devices have the main router that will connect with your modem via Cat5e cable to then pass along the wireless signal to its other access points and your device.

Phat_Nguyen

I guess i will choose the nighthawk with add on 1 more satellite for more signal