The Dlink was the first router I had. Wired only. It was connected to modem in basement where cable was installed. IthenconnectedaWRT150Nlateronforwirelessacess. It was connectedtoDlinkinbasement.Notanadequatesignalforsecondfloororotherendofhouse.
MonthslaterIbought the E1200300Nrouterandaftersettingitup, pluggeditintoanEthernetwiredoutlet located on my second floor. Outlet itselfwasconnectedtoaportontheDlink in basement (house wired for ethernet outlets when built) RanbothwirelessroutersondifferentipaddressesasthearticlesIreadatthattimeaboutconnectingtworouterstogetherforbettercoverage. IP addresses are 192.168.0.1 and 192.168.1.1 Thisworked-dependingonyourlocationin thehouse-yousignedintooneoftheRouters (differentSSIDs). But slower speeds then expected. WhenwiredDlinkwouldnotpoweruplastmonth, Itrasheditandconnectedthe wireless WRT150Ninthebasementtothemodem.
1. Would the current setup be improved if I swapped the router locations E1200 to basement and connect it to modem and plug WRT150N upstairs on second floor? Better speed or coverage on first and second floors?
2. Is the WRT150N reducing the speed of the 300N or are they broadcasting independently?
3. Should the current setup be scrapped? If so, what would be ideal setup for these two routers to maximize their coverage and speed? I would like to make use of the equipment I have, but I don't know how to get the most out of them.
The wired outlets except for the one that the E1200 is connected to all plug into a switch connected to the WRT150N. The E1200 wired outlet connects directly to the WRT150. I am not sure what questions to ask. Thanks for responding.