I have a similar setup, modem->linux/firewall/dhcp -> internal
switch->wireless router

I have a TPLink Archer C2600 dual band router that works really well.

remember iot will only use 2.4ghz for now. My phone's do 5.0ghz

I got it on sale for $85

I just ran a cable from one of the wired ports to the switch and it just
worked


On Thu, Sep 13, 2018, 10:37 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 J):
>
>
>
> 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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