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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