Ethernet Switch

[Balolozano]

I am going to put several routers in my house (I do need them because I don't like wifi range extenders and my house is 1400m^2 with cement walls a basement and two floors.), but I wanted to know if I could connect a router to an ethernet switch or if I need to connect the routers directly to the main router.

P.S.
I get my TV and phone service through ethernet cables connected to the router, would this still work through an ethernet switch?

 

[carnageX]

Yes you can connect routers to a switch - just make sure you disable DHCP so that the routers branching from the switch don't try and assign out IP's while the main router is trying to assign IP's as well.

 

[Balolozano]

Yes you can connect routers to a switch - just make sure you disable DHCP so that the routers branching from the switch don't try and assign out IP's while the main router is trying to assign IP's as well.

Thanks for the reply, so there wouldn't be a problem with the way ethernet switches work? I had read that they learn where something is connected and where its not. When it does it sends the information to only that port. I don't know if that could be a problem when I connect a device to different routers/ports in the house.

 

[PP Mguire]

Instead of spending money on routers that you don't necessarily need just use APs. It makes things way less complicated.

 

[root]

Wireless access points are cheaper, and often better at what you're wanting to do.
(For example I've seen some routers that are awkward to set up as access points, others that won't work properly without their dhcp turned on, sent out route updates etc and generally act like a real pain in the ***.

Access points are just quicker and easier, the results are often better too!

 

[setishock]

And I would recommend TP-Link brand. Excellent bang for the buck and simple to set up. I've been using them for years and no problems.

 

[PP Mguire]

I recommend Ubiquity.

 

[Joe C]

You can put DD-WRT on your router for better operation as an AP
https://www.dd-wrt.com/site/
I did that with a Netgear router as a wireless AP and it works flawlessly

 

[setishock]

I did that to an old Linksys and it was quick and easy to flash it on. Ran a lot better after.

 

[Joe C]

Power line ethernet might be another possible option that the OP may want to consider, you can get gigabit rated power line ethernet now.
http://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-powerline-networking-kit/
Won't need all the routers/switches, just a device for each room and no config required, A modem and one router