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Improving wifi coverage with a 2nd modem... Advice

  • 22-02-2019 2:02pm
    #1
    SullieN
    Registered Users Posts: 23 ✭


    HI,

    Looking for advice improving my wifi coverage. I've tried power line adapters but I found them inconsistent.

    So I am planning on setting up a 2nd modem (another Eir f200 modem). I already have the second modem and have a CAT 6 ethernet cable wired through the house to where I want the 2nd modem to be placed.

    So Im looking for advice on how to set it up and the settings I should use. My current provider is Eir and my current package is fibre to the home (FTTH) with 250mb/s speed.

    I’d usually consider myself tech savvy but tbh I don’t know much about networks.

    TIA.


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  • #2
    tsue921i8wljb3
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,017 ✭✭✭tsue921i8wljb3


    SullieN wrote: »
    HI,

    Looking for advice improving my wifi coverage. I've tried power line adapters but I found them inconsistent.

    So I am planning on setting up a 2nd modem (another Eir f200 modem). I already have the second modem and have a CAT 6 ethernet cable wired through the house to where I want the 2nd modem to be placed.

    So Im looking for advice on how to set it up and the settings I should use. My current provider is Eir and my current package is fibre to the home (FTTH) with 250mb/s speed.

    I’d usually consider myself tech savvy but tbh I don’t know much about networks.

    TIA.

    Follow this guide.

    https://editorsean.com/articles/configure-unused-eir-f2000-router-wi-fi-access-point/


  • #3
    SullieN
    Registered Users Posts: 23 ✭SullieN


    Raphael Big Tinfoil wrote: »
    Follow this guide.

    That seems to be what I'm looking for thanks Raphael Big Tinfoil!

    It'll be over the next couple of days when I get round to doing it and I'll report back when it's done or if I've any problems.


  • #4
    SullieN
    Registered Users Posts: 23 ✭SullieN


    Just want to give an update. I set up the second router yesterday, only took about 20 mins as I had the ethernet cable already set up. I followed the instructions from that link and everything worked as it should. Now have full wifi coverage throughout the house.

    Thanks again Navi.


  • #5
    tsue921i8wljb3
    Closed Accounts Posts: 5,017 ✭✭✭tsue921i8wljb3


    SullieN wrote: »
    Just want to give an update. I set up the second router yesterday, only took about 20 mins as I had the ethernet cable already set up. I followed the instructions from that link and everything worked as it should. Now have full wifi coverage throughout the house.

    Thanks again Navi.

    Good to hear you got sorted. Thanks to Sean also for the excellent instructions. I know he used to post here although I'm not sure if he still does.


  • #6
    atlyginimas
    Registered Users Posts: 9 ✭atlyginimas


    Will do the job access point WiFi. Some of them are powered over LAN and compact size. Suitable fit on wall or best way on ceiling. I’m have no messy dust collection boxes behind tv in siting room or corridor.
    Modem in attic and WiFi access points on ceilings.


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