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Should I use my ASUS RT-AX86U to replace the EIr broadband router or as a repeater?

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  • 13-12-2023 8:43am
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    bfreck
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭


    I have just had broadband installed to my house. As it is an old farmhouse with walls thicker than a castle wall, I wonder whether I'd be better off using my router (from another installation elsewhere) as a repeater or to monkey with its configuration and replace the router supplied by Eir. I'm in a rural area, so security/hacking isn't really a concern.

    Appreciate any thoughts on the matter and identifications of the major pros and cons.



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    Tec Diver
    Registered Users Posts: 407 ✭✭Tec Diver


    Not sure of the details of either of those routers, but I think the answer depends on the size of the area you're looking to cover. From the initial sound of it, you'd be best off setting up a relay or mesh to boost the signal in rooms (or buildings) further from the main router.



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    bfreck
    Registered Users Posts: 2 ✭bfreck


    Will start with using my router in booster (relay) mode and see what coverage I'll get.



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