Adding another Router to my Network.

Hello, I just recently moved into the room in my house farthest from our router. As of now I am getting very weak signal and dropping the network constantly on my Macbook. I am looking to add another source of internet on my side of the house so I can run my Xbox/Macbook and not have any hiccups.

My current setup is: Comcast cable Modem -> Netgear Wireless Router. (in our office)

I have the ability to run an ethernet cord from the office (where the router and modem is located) to my new room, but I am unsure how I should go about splitting the connection. Can I plug the ethernet cord into my current router and run it to my room and plug another router into that? Or do I need to buy some type of splitter that splits the connection at the modem and then plug both routers into that splitter? Also I wouldn't mind just being able to run the ethernet to my room and splitting that connection and running one to my Xbox and the other to my Macbook.

So my question is basically what hardware do I need to add another router to my Network?

Thank you in advance, Dylan.

This will do the trick.
Take a look at the details for Airport Express.

MYmacROX said:

This will do the trick.
Take a look at the details for Airport Express.

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So I can plug this into my current wireless router and it will create another wireless network?

It works in several ways. Please go to the Support page and search "airport express". Tons of info on Apple's website. I can do the research for you, but it would be a lot faster for you to do it because more and more questions can come up and each one will require another post from you, more research from one of us, and more posts back to you.

Not trying to be rude. Trying to help you get faster results.

After further research it seems that I can plug my modem into a switch (like this one) And then plug two different routers into this switch (one in my room/one in my office). Does anyone see anything wrong with this? Seems like it will work.

JMDylan said:

I have the ability to run an ethernet cord from the office (where the router and modem is located) to my new room, but I am unsure how I should go about splitting the connection.

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If you're willing to run an ethernet cable all the way to your room...then all you need is a $10-$15 dollar ethernet switch or hub and you're good to go. Then an ethernet cable to each device in your room.

This is something folks have been doing for 10-15 years & more...in other words..."Old-School" technology...cheap & easy!

- Nick

Thank you, I have never messed with switches before (one router used to always be good enough). I think I will run an ethernet cord from my router to my room, then plug that ethernet cord into the switch, then connect all of my devices to that switch. Just like you said.

Thank you everyone for the help.

pigoo3 said:

If you're willing to run an ethernet cable all the way to your room...then all you need is a $10-$15 dollar ethernet switch or hub and you're good to go. Then an ethernet cable to each device in your room.

This is something folks have been doing for 10-15 years & more...in other words..."Old-School" technology...cheap & easy!

- Nick

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JMDylan said:

Thank you, I have never messed with switches before (one router used to always be good enough). I think I will run an ethernet cord from my router to my room, then plug that ethernet cord into the switch, then connect all of my devices to that switch. Just like you said.

Thank you everyone for the help.

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Yes that's the way you do it...it's called a "Daisy Chain" or "Daisy Chaining".

Network topology - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

- Nick

Oh yeah, I learned that term in an audio class at my high school. We were running monitor speakers on stage and had to daisy chain the three speakers up front for the vocalist. Awesome.

Thanks again.

pigoo3 said:

Yes that's the way you do it...it's called a "Daisy Chain" or "Daisy Chaining".

Network topology - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

- Nick

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Glad you found a solution to fit your needs/budget. Sorry, I thought you wanted to keep it wireless Since you mentioned a MacBook.

MYmacROX said:

Glad you found a solution to fit your needs/budget. Sorry, I thought you wanted to keep it wireless Since you mentioned a MacBook.

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I was a little unsure at first as well...since stringing or routing an ethernet cable a long way in a house can be a real pain...and most folks now want to keep everything wireless.

But "wired" can be straight forward & simple! I all too often have to go to my basement to unplug my wireless router when it gets "confused"!

- Nick