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Just saw on Amazon that the RT-AX86S (AX5700) is the same price as the RT-AX68U (AX2700) that I was intending to buy. Assuming I'd get more for my money if I go with the RT-AX86S (AX5700)? So, should I purchase it instead?

My backup plan is a dedicated print server, maybe this one - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FW60FW/?tag=snbforums-20 I do have an ancient Asus Eee PC (Win 7) that I could repurpose, as well. But I may need to install a lighter-weight OS on it... I hear you on "the only thing constant is...

Thanks for the reply - that helps! I'm currently subscribed to Spectrum's "Internet Plus" package. Per Spectrum, this has speeds up to 300 mbps download and 10 mbps upload. Don't see a need to upgrade when I've not had any issues, even when streaming using the Roku (n) I have. Unless you can...

I have an ASUS RT-AC68W (AC1900) router that has served me well for 6 years. One of the LAN ports went bad 2 years ago. Lately, it's been dropping the Internet connection. Power-cycling it gets it back online thus far, but I think it's time to upgrade. Features I use include DDNS, VPN, IP...

Thanks, @ColinTaylor , I appreciate the explanations.

Many thanks to all who responded. I have been able to implement the steps that @Val D. outlined and now have the setup I need. I have two last questions related to my configuration: I've configured the Primary router (main house - 192.168.1.1) to use OpenDNS, and enabled Web Content...

@Val D. Thanks for the detailed instructions, that helps. If I understand correctly, using IP address 192.168.0.1 on the guest house router will create a subnet, thus isolating its network from my main network (IP address 192.168.1.1). I had actually returned the Archer router, so I need to...

Yes, what you described will work for my needs! It didn't dawn on me to use a switch in between the two routers. Questions: 1) Do I turn off DHCP on the Archer router or leave it on? 3) Do I change the IP address of the Archer router? For example, my main Asus router is 192.168.1.1, so do I...

Thanks for the reply. If I understood your response - conceptually, it would look like this? Primary Router (@ main house) ---> Switch (@ guest house) ---> Surveillance System (@ guest house, VLAN #1)...

Would love some help choosing a secondary router / access point with a WiFi guest network feature. Here's my situation. I have a "primary" router at my house. I have a guest house approximately 250 feet away. I have run an Ethernet cable from my house to the guest house, so I'm able to make a...

Thanks so much for the replies. Not to be dense, but do I set them both up to be access points? It looks like I need to run ethernet cable to them, or am I wrong? I don't have clear line of sight between the two houses, so where do I place these? Besides my existing router, is there anything...

I have a mobile home that is about 160 ft from the back of my house (measured from the room my Linksys E1200 router is in). In between the two is a tree line (about 35 ft wide). I am trying to figure out the best way to extend my wifi signal from the house to the mobile home. The mobile home...