Extending wifi

[peterhc]

Hi, need some advice atm I'm running plusnet hub and all my equipment is connected via ethernet cables. But my wifi is so **** around the house(especially downstairs) that I had my old bt hub configured as wifi access point (wired via switch) problem is quite often wifi network will just disappear and phones and tablets will stop working. I have ordered netgear Wi-Fi 5 Booster AC2200, and my question is, will I be able to set it up as wifi access point connected via ethernet cable via switch to the plusnet hub upstairs? Or will it have to use unreliable plusnet wifi?

 

[peterhc]

Is it the EX7700? From your description that looks the closest, I could find. A quick skim of the manual reveals it can be connected via ethernet and operate as an access point as @bremen1874 suggests, which is what you want. If I were putting in two APs as you are I would turn off the Wifi on the plusnet router completely.

That never crossed my mind to turn wifi on the Plusnet off! brilliant as soon as Netgear arrives ill give it a try . Thanks all for help

 

[peterhc]

All works like a charm, cheers all