Routers & Other Networking Stuff
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Noodleface
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Theoretically
The other option is running a hard cable and adding an extender/access point.
If you're receiving/transmitting on the repeater, yes. If you're transmitting/receiving on the router no.
The other option is running a hard cable and adding an extender/access point.
LiquidDeath
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Wait, from what I've read it seems like you're not using your Nighthawk at all? Can't you just use that as an AP (access point) for your in house wireless? That would remove the extra APs you've purchased.
Tmac
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Only if the main router supports it and I haven't been able to figure out how to get the Nighthawk to work as an AP.
I have AT&T Fixed Wireless and the routers they use for that service are hot garbage. Plus, the router hooks into a box connected to the antenna, so there's additional settings for that and it doesn't use static IP/DNS settings. It's kind of a pain in the ass.
Apparently some people even have trouble gaming bc of the external IP weirdness.
LiquidDeath
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Gotcha.
I mean, if you can plug a cable from your AT&T router into your Nighthawk, then you should be able to do it. What model is your Nighthawk?
Tmac
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Ah. Never actually considered doing that. I was trying to setup the Nighthawk as an AP on the second floor. Isn't it kind of redundant to have your AP right next to the router?
IDK, it's probably 2-3 years old.
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Tmac
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It certainly does. However, my first thought was having two WiFi routers blasting me in the face for 4 hours a day as I sit at my desk, haha.
Noodleface
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I would be willing to bet you can turn wifi off on your AT&T router - but that said, I know all too well that ISP owned equipment can be seriously locked down.
Have you considered - or are you allowed to - purchase your own modem?
Have you considered - or are you allowed to - purchase your own modem?
Tmac
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I already tried it, but the settings on their modem/router are too weird for me to do it on my own.
LiquidDeath
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Well, you can hard wire is somewhere upstairs for just your second floor. If you don't already have cat5e you can always do those powerline adapters. I don't use them personally but know people who do and love them.
LiquidDeath
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Give us the model numbers of all your routers and let us help you out.
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Crone
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Tmac will always be the guy that ignored our advice and still bought a $5000 gaming PC from Origins. Lol.
Let us help you this time brutha!
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Tmac
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Jeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeesus, hahahaha. Got me.
For what it's worth their sales/support department is so bad that I got two $5000 PC's out of the deal.
I've only had to replace one of the water-cooling units and a couple of fans. Ya know, bc $5000 PC's use the best parts and all that...
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LiquidDeath
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Here is the official support answer on how to set your current router as an AP. Have you tried this upstairs? Or at least at a point in the house you have good wifi but can use to extend it to the rest of the house?
How do I change my Nighthawk router to AP mode after I’ve already run setup? | Answer | NETGEAR Support
How do I change my Nighthawk router to AP mode after I’ve already run setup?
Tmac
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Here is the official support answer on how to set your current router as an AP. Have you tried this upstairs? Or at least at a point in the house you have good wifi but can use to extend it to the rest of the house?
How do I change my Nighthawk router to AP mode after I’ve already run setup? | Answer | NETGEAR Support
How do I change my Nighthawk router to AP mode after I’ve already run setup?kb.netgear.com
Yeah. I think the ATT router doesn’t support that kind of setup or something.
I bought the range extender
Noodleface
suggested and that works pretty well. Only get like -10 Mbps.Now the only problem is getting PSN working since fixed wireless doesn’t use proper external IP/DNS settings. I think they throw all of their users into some sort of hub.
It’s currently the only service I have trouble accessing.
Noodleface
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Mines working too.
Unfortunately I found out why my wifi signal is so weak. When I built my new desk I somehow broke two of the antennas on the router. Gonna buy some replacement and hope just the plastic was broken and not the port
Unfortunately I found out why my wifi signal is so weak. When I built my new desk I somehow broke two of the antennas on the router. Gonna buy some replacement and hope just the plastic was broken and not the port
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My brother just moved into a new place with structured wiring, but it's all fed (ONT too) down in a corner of the basement. I WANT to setup a ubiquiti network for him but he won't spend the cash for a USG, switch, security key, and 3 APs. Been looking at the Netgear Orbi setups but i hear they have disconnect issues. 4 stories including basement.
Any recommendations?
Any recommendations?