Router as an Access Point

alanbjames · 15-09-2020, 19:07

I'm having problems with one of my wireless printers being detected on my network.

If i was to extend my wireless using a second router could i then get it to detect my printer that way?

Thanks.

Hom3r · 15-09-2020, 19:37

Download the app Wifi Analyzer first

Then test in the area of the printer.

You could also get the printer to forget the networt then try again.

General Maximus · 16-09-2020, 10:55

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Originally Posted by alanbjames

If i was to extend my wireless using a second router could i then get it to detect my printer that way?.

yes you can and I do this for my house. My main router is upstairs and doesn't quite cover the entirety of downstairs so I have got a second router downstairs (wired) running in access point mode. I don't know about Netgears but Asus routers have all sorts of quirky features if you want to take a look at them. If you want to do a proper job and futureproof you can also look at Mesh wifi and maybe get a combo back of 2 new routers. You used to be able to get two Asus ac68u's for a very very good price.