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On Sep 13, 2018, 11:37 AM, at 11:37 AM, "Carruth, Rusty" <rusty.carruth@smartm.com> wrote:
>Ok, at the risk of getting flamed, here’s a pretty much completely
>non-Linux-related question (well, ok, other than the fact that I have
>NO windows boxes in my house ☺):
>
>I’ve got a WiFi router in the house that every once in a while burps.
>I had a second one (downstairs) to improve coverage, but it died.
>
>So, now I need to buy a replacement for the downstairs router.
>My network topology is basically:  Cable -> cable modem -> Cisco
>firewall/router -> WiFi router -> the house wired network and wireless
>network
>I’ve got 2 printers (one or both may be wireless at any point in time)
>as well…
>
>I’m not sure if I’m going to plug the 2nd router in to the ‘house wired
>network’, or if I’m going to plug both WiFi routers in to the Cisco
>(and then probably move the house wired to the cisco also), or what.
>
>So, thoughts on the best topology, and recommendations/’stay away
>warnings’ for WiFi routers please?
>
>Thanks!
>
>
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