Access point or repeater?

[jsmoke]

If you want to use an ordinary router to extend the WiFi to other parts of the house do you set it up as an access point or repeater?

This second router will be connected to the first router by ethernet and your devices should be able to connect to either router wirelessly depending on where you are in the house, ie the better signal.

 

[jsmoke]

From the information provided...

If it's cabled you'll want AP mode.

Configure the wireless settings to match the primary router (but use different wireless channels).

How well devices will roam between the two will depend on the connected device. There'll be no management there to help steer devices.

So the routers don't use different ssids?

Do the devices just connect to the stronger signal or do you need to setup roaming?