Advantages of having two WiFi routers
If you have two WiFi routers in your home, you will be able to support more devices with your signal. Each router will have its own set of ethernet cable ports. With a second router, you can plug more devices directly into the internet. This will give you the very fastest browsing speeds and eliminate all the drawbacks of a wireless network.
You will also be able to connect more devices to your network wirelessly. With a second WiFi router, you will not have to worry about pushing your primary router beyond its capacity. Having two routers installed in your home ensures that every device is receiving an even share of your internet. This will help keep your devices connected to a consistent signal.
One of the clear advantages of having multiple WiFi routers is massively increasing your internet range. If you have a big house, a garden office or a garage conversion, this can be particularly useful. With a second router, you can be confident that all the hard to reach areas of your home are receiving full coverage.
Disadvantages of using two WiFi routers
While there are some benefits to using multiple WiFi routers, the disadvantages make them a poor choice for boosting your WiFi connection. On a very basic level, having to log into different routers as you move around your home can be time-consuming and frustrating. Even if you are logged in to both routers, you will experience a loss of signal as your device transitions from one router to the other.
As WiFi signals all use the same frequency, having two WiFi routers in your home can lead to interference. One router will interfere with the other and both devices will not be able to perform at their best. Positioning the routers properly can eliminate some of this interference. However, if the routers are too far apart, you will end up with a dead zone between the two devices.
With so many disadvantages associated with using two routers, it is not recommended by the network installation experts at The Wifi Specialist. Instead, our team will use state-of-the-art WiFi design to plan a network of internet access points in your home. These discrete access points connect to your router and transmit the signal around your home with no dead zones and no interference.
