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Option 1: Main Router + Additional Router (AP or Extension Mode)

• You'll need an extra router configured in either Access Point (AP) mode or Extension/Bridge mode.
• It uses the same network settings as the main router (same SSID and IP range).

① Router Mode

• Purpose: Used as the main router connected directly to the internet (e.g. ONT → Router).

• Connection:

• ONT → Router's WAN port

• Devices connect via Wi-Fi or LAN ports

② Access Point (AP) Mode

• Purpose: Extends an existing wired network with additional Wi-Fi coverage.

• Connection:

  • Main router LAN port → Sub router LAN port (Do not use the sub router's WAN port)

  • Connected via Ethernet cable (up to 100 metres), sub router does not need to be within Wi-Fi range of the main router.

• Features:

• Disables NAT and DHCP (main router handles IPs)

③ Extender / Repeater Mode

• Purpose: Wirelessly extends Wi-Fi signal to areas with weak coverage.

• Connection:

  • Sub router connects to the main router via Wi-Fi

  • Repeats the wireless signal

• Features:

  • Acts as a wireless repeater or bridge

  • No cable needed (but wireless backhaul may reduce speed)

Option 2: Main Router + Wi-Fi Range Extender

• The range extender must be placed within the Wi-Fi signal range of the main router.

• It connects to the main router wirelessly.

• It uses the same network name (SSID) and IP range as the main router.

Option 3: Mesh Router System (Recommended!)

• Usually comes in packs of 2 or 3 units, with one acting as the main router and the others as satellites.

• The main router connects to the ONT (fibre modem), and the satellites should be placed within range of the router or each other.

• Mesh nodes automatically connect and sync, so once set up, no further configuration is usually needed.

• Great for big houses or Wi-Fi dead zones.

Option 4: Main Router + Powerline Adapter

• Powerline adapters send internet signals through the existing electrical wiring.

• Connect the main router’s LAN port to one adapter, then plug the second adapter into a power socket in the area where Wi-Fi is needed.

• Both adapters must be on the same electrical circuit (e.g. same fuse board or main switch).

• No need for long Ethernet cables, even over long distances.

• You can either clone the main router’s Wi-Fi name and settings, or create a new SSID for the powerline device.