Two routers

[thatguyyouknow75]

My current wireless router isn't enough to support all of the devices in my household and as a result some devices will drop randomly and the router will need to be reset to allow my phone to connect. If I were to just buy a second router as opposed to buying a higher end dual band router, would there be frequency issues?

[thekeemo]

not really

you could also have them on separate channels

[W-L]

My current wireless router isn't enough to support all of the devices in my household and as a result some devices will drop randomly and the router will need to be reset to allow my phone to connect. If I were to just buy a second router as opposed to buying a higher end dual band router, would there be frequency issues?

 

Nope I use two dual band routers in my home, one wireless AC and another regular dual band one just in bridge mode to expand my wifi range on the far end of the home. If you are using bridge mode you will require an ethernet cable to run from the main router to the secondary one however.

[Kermit]

what about wifi extenders around the house?

[thatguyyouknow75]

what about wifi extenders around the house?

The issue isn't the range, it's that my phone will randomly drop connection and I have to reset the router to reconnect it

[Kermit]

The issue isn't the range, it's that my phone will randomly drop connection and I have to reset the router to reconnect it

 

ah.

 

as long as the new router is of a different frequency hey shouldn't interfere 

[abefroman]

The issue isn't the range, it's that my phone will randomly drop connection and I have to reset the router to reconnect it

Have you tried to set the frequency of your wireless router to something different?  I've had similar problems in the past and switching or defining a new frequency fixed the problem.

 

If that doesn't fix the problem, I'd suggest that you look at Uniquiti Unifi Access Points.  I have the long-range N version (I think $80) and it doubled my range and eliminated any drops.  https://www.ubnt.com/unifi/unifi-ap/.  The reason why I'd suggest that is separating the Router/Switch/Wireless provides you greater control of your network.  It's a little more complex, but once it's dialed in, it's easier to manage.  If you went this route, you would disable the wifi on your current router and then plug the Unifi AP into one of your switch ports. 

 

Hope that helps.

 

-Abe