You Probably Don't Need Two Routers — Do This Instead
Two routers can work in some specific situations, but there are other devices that work better to achieve most network needs.
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Adding a second router can seem like an easy fix for weak Wi-Fi. Put another box at the other end of the house, connect it to the first router, and you've got another wireless network. The trouble starts when both devices are left in router mode, because each can create and manage its own private network.
Most homes only need one device doing the actual routing. If you need better coverage or more connections, the cleaner approach is usually to extend the network the existing router already manages, rather than creating another routed network behind it.
Two routers can create a network behind a network
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A home router creates your local network, then uses Network Address Translation (NAT) so its connected devices share a connection with...
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