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<blockquote data-quote="quad" data-source="post: 16229872" data-attributes="member: 17952"><p>I've tried Wireless Distribution System (WDS) back in the day (12 years ago) with a bunch of routers flashed with DD WRT. It worked but the bandwidth was reduced. Also tried a wireless extender which also reduces bandwidth. The best way to improve coverage and out compete neighboring signals is to have CAT5 or CAT6 wires all over the house and then plug a decent wifi router at each end of the house and wherever you want a strong signal. They have to be hooked up via CAT5 or CAT6 and all linked to the main router. Then set those routers to access point mode and use the same SSID / password for 2.4 GHZ and 5 GHZ networks on all of them. Your bandwidth will stay at its max. Three or four decent $100-$150 routers should take care of coverage of most homes. For larger homes that are bigger than 6000 sf you would need more.</p><p></p><p>BTW I always set my SSID not to broadcast if I can - that makes them a little more secure. Unfortunately I have a few smart outlets that could not work with a hidden 2.4 GHZ SSID so I have to keep that broadcasting. I made the password extra long just in case.</p><p></p><p>I used to be a fan of Linksys / Cisco but ASUS has caught up and included much more features in their routers and are now my first choice.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="quad, post: 16229872, member: 17952"] I've tried Wireless Distribution System (WDS) back in the day (12 years ago) with a bunch of routers flashed with DD WRT. It worked but the bandwidth was reduced. Also tried a wireless extender which also reduces bandwidth. The best way to improve coverage and out compete neighboring signals is to have CAT5 or CAT6 wires all over the house and then plug a decent wifi router at each end of the house and wherever you want a strong signal. They have to be hooked up via CAT5 or CAT6 and all linked to the main router. Then set those routers to access point mode and use the same SSID / password for 2.4 GHZ and 5 GHZ networks on all of them. Your bandwidth will stay at its max. Three or four decent $100-$150 routers should take care of coverage of most homes. For larger homes that are bigger than 6000 sf you would need more. BTW I always set my SSID not to broadcast if I can - that makes them a little more secure. Unfortunately I have a few smart outlets that could not work with a hidden 2.4 GHZ SSID so I have to keep that broadcasting. I made the password extra long just in case. I used to be a fan of Linksys / Cisco but ASUS has caught up and included much more features in their routers and are now my first choice. [/QUOTE]
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