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I'm not sure who to ask but here goes: Does anyone know the specific steps in creating a bridge connection between 2 routers? Reason being is that I bought a router and I wondered  "why not use it to extend the range of my wireless internet?" After doing the usual google searching and so on, I tried my hand in it and well I got true with it (more or less since my ps3 is online), but for clarification, if anyone who has similar experience in knowing the steps necessary to do so. Kudos!
« Last Edit: August 28, 2015, 02:46:45 PM by TheSpecialOne91 »

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As is often the case in the tech world, there are many ways to do this.

Repeating the wireless signal itself is the worst way to go (reduces available bandwidth)

The ideal solution would be the extend the signal via ethernet cable to the second router.

You then have the choice of using the same ID or a different one.

Using the same allows devices to move seamlessly between the two wireless zones but has the off chance of a device becoming confused and connecting to one with a weaker signal.

Using a different wireless ID gives you the most flexibility as you can specifically pick the one you're closest too.

So you may have for example, UpstairsMansionWifi and DownStairsMansionWifi

If running an ethernet cable from one part of the house to another is problematic, you have the option of a powerline ethernet adapter. This will use the regular electrical wall sockets and wiring in your home as an "ethernet" cable to make the wired connection.
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Thanks for the advice. Since it's the first time I ever tried to perform a wireless bridge connection, I wasn't too sure about it but your input cleared up most (if not all) any possible queries that I may have. Anything else I may come across, will let you know. Thanks.

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Re: Specific steps on creating a bridge connection between 2 (or more) routers
« Reply #3 on: September 01, 2015, 10:42:33 AM »

If running an ethernet cable from one part of the house to another is problematic, you have the option of a power over ethernet adapter. This will use the regular electrical wall sockets and wiring in your home as an "ethernet" cable to make the wired connection.

It's actually called  a PowerLine adapter (http://amzn.com/B00AWRUICG )

Power over Ethernet (PoE)adapter simply sends power and data over the same Ethernet cable to your PoE device. Convenient when a power outlet for your device is neither available nor practical.
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Re: Specific steps on creating a bridge connection between 2 (or more) routers
« Reply #4 on: September 04, 2015, 03:23:54 PM »
correct, powerline ethernet adapter is what I meant to say.

I have a couple of them laying around in the shop, they work perfect in a pinch.

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Re: Specific steps on creating a bridge connection between 2 (or more) routers
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