Wireless Routers

i live in split-level home below set up. have 3 wireless routers independent wireless networks (different ssids). i’m not sure if efficient setup hoping can tell me or make recommendations?



1. ground floor (left side of house)

a. optimum cable modem

b. optimum wireless router

c. airport extreme time capsule (not set wi-fi; strictly data backup)​

2. basement (right side of house)

a. cat5e cable optimum wireless router netgear ethernet 8 port gigabit switch have connected netgear:​

i. tivo
ii. xbox one
iii. appletv
iv. smart tv (2nd tv gym room)
v. airport extreme (3rd generation)
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3. living room (right side of house)

a. cat5e cable optimum wireless router netgear ethernet 8 port gigabit switch have connected netgear:​

i. airport express




1. should leave set , have ssids (password , etc) same?

2. should airport extreme in basement connected cat5 coming optimum wireless router before netgear?

in advanced!

 

it seems have 1 many wireless “routers” — optimum. , more switches need.

best set wireless “roaming network” wireless access points (airports) use same network name , password , wired via cat5.

eliminating optimum wireless router , configuring airport time capsule overall wired , wireless nat router. plug cat 5 netgear switches it.

simplify more dropping netgear switches too. configure airport extreme in basement bridge , plug cat 5 it. configure airport extreme in living room bridge , plug incoming cat5 it.

— getrealbro

opps: forgot 3rd gen airport extreme has total of 4 ports. you'll need keep netgear switch in basement or configure 1 of devices use wireless (e.g. apple tv).

 

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