We just got a new replacement router at our home. We had a 2wire 2701 HG-S (we got this for free when we signed up for our DSL service) and now replaced it with a Netgear N300 Work and Play model. I want to know if we can set up the 2wire router as another access point to improve our wireless signal range. Right now we have a good signal upstairs (where the Netgear router is located), but not the best signal downstairs. I am able to run an Ethernet cord from the Netgear router downstairs to the 2wire if necessary, if it will improve our WiFi signal. Both of these routers are router/modem combos that include the DSL modem, in addition to wireless access point btw. Is this even possible to do? Would it require me to install a custom firmware onto the 2wire router? Any ideas or help will be appreciated. Thanks!
PS: I'd like it to show up as just one WiFi connection if possible. For example, we will have one WiFi connection show up when we search for WiFi, but we can connect from both router as an access point.
PS: I'd like it to show up as just one WiFi connection if possible. For example, we will have one WiFi connection show up when we search for WiFi, but we can connect from both router as an access point.