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If I were to get a second Wi-Fi router could I just theoretically connect the WAN port on the new one to LAN port on the old one, or would it be lots harder than that?

I would love to hear what anyone thinks.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 11 months ago (1 children)

If it doesn't have an AP mode in the settings you can manually put it in AP mode.
https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/how-to-turn-an-old-wi-fi-router-into-an-access-point/

But since it sounds like you (OP) hasn't bought anything yet then probably easier to buy an Access Point device instead of another router.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

I am building a home-lab so I am wanting to have a second network for the home-lab with out slowing down the family network so I don’t think WAPs are a option.