Since upgrading from fusion DSL to fiber we have switched to the single Sonic SmartRG router. With the DSL we had been using two devices- an asus WiFi router in the garage where service comes in and a second one in access point mode in a back bedroom that had wired access to the main one. I can obviously set that second one up again but it was also a hassle having separate access point SSIDs for front/back of house and not all client devices are good at switching between the two SSIDs based on signal strength.
Is there a way to keep using the SmartRG as the main access point but extend coverage to the back of the house with another device that keeps the same SSID and lets client device a seamlessly operate wherever they go in the house? Would one of those “mesh” wifi network solutions be a good way to go (remember I have Ethernet front to back).
I stopped keeping up with network tech a bunch of years ago- so thanks for any input!
Is there a way to keep using the SmartRG as the main access point but extend coverage to the back of the house with another device that keeps the same SSID and lets client device a seamlessly operate wherever they go in the house? Would one of those “mesh” wifi network solutions be a good way to go (remember I have Ethernet front to back).
I stopped keeping up with network tech a bunch of years ago- so thanks for any input!