[6thElement]

Current internet configuration is Xfinity cable modem/router which is wired with cat5e around the house.

One of those wired connections is plugged into an ancient 1st generation Airport Express that my wife bought forever ago. We use it to extend the wifi provided by the xfinity box downstairs in the exercise/mudroom/garage. But it's slow and I'd like something faster.

What's a good simple access point which can be configured the same way:

• hardwired back to the xfinity box (bridge mode for attached wireless clients)
• using that xfinity box for dhcp and just copying the same wireless access name

Or I'm open to suggestions on other possible topology.

 

[Toshi]

I would:

- disable the wireless functionality on your cable modem/router combo. disable DHCP if you can, too and just let it pass through and have a new router do everything if you can figure out what credentials you need
- get thee this from Micro Center down in DTC:

https://www.microcenter.com/product/662128/asus-rt-ax86u-pro-ax5700-wifi-6-dual-band-gigabit-wireless-gaming-router-with-aimesh-support

- have that sole wireless router handle all DHCP/wired/wireless clients

 

[canadmos]

Either way will work - either the xfinity box will do the dhcp stuff or the new "router/ap" will.

With a new AP, you might not even need to use the xfinity router for anything but passing the òutside internet connection over to the new router.

 

[Toshi]

just let it pass through and have a new router do everything if you can figure out what credentials you need

you might not even need to use the xfinity router for anything but passing the òutside internet connection over to the new router

I would indeed do this, and this is how to do it:

Use Bridge Mode on your wireless gateway

Learn how to use your own router in combination with an Xfinity Wireless Gateway.

www.xfinity.com

I bet that Asus on its own will provide coverage throughout your house.