Replacing an ASUS N56U with a D-Link DIR-868L in my home network - will it work?

[Goi]

Hi,

I'm thinking of switching fiber ISPs due to a promotion. Both offer 1Gbps connections, but there are pricing and router differences. My home network is currently as follows:

If I switch to the new ISP, I will have to return the ASUS, but I will get the D-Link. Will the D-Link work in the same way? I read something about the DIR-868L not working in wireless bridge/AP mode. Will it affect me?

Thanks.

 

[JackMDS]

If you want a credible answer you have to explain How each of the component is configured.

I.e., is the Asus is a second Router, or just an AP?

It seems that your TP-Link is the main Router, and thus the Asus should be an AP.

Every Wireless Router can work as an AP even if there is No such Mode in the Firmware. Leaving the WAN port open and switching off the DHCP makes a Wireless Router an AP with a switch.

Also the New D-Link can be set as the Main Router and the TP-Link can replace the Asus.

 

[Goi]

Thanks. I'm not familiar with networking terms, so I'm not entirely sure of the differences between a router and AP. My understanding is that a router connects LAN to WAN, and an AP converts Ethernet to WiFi. Anyway, the TP-Link basically acts as an AP to wireless devices near it, as well as provide a connection downstream to the ASUS router (and another pure AP in another room). The ASUS provides a wired connection to 2 desktop PCs, as well as to wireless devices near it. I'm not entirely sure what mode I put either routers to.

Edit: I just realized that I got the TP-Link router model wrong. It's actually the TL-WR1043ND v2

 

[JackMDS]

Router connects WAN to LAN so that the outside (usually Interment) can work with the Inside and also can feed few computers.

The output of the WAN/Routing Circuits is fed into a switch (to connect to few wired computer), and Access Points (to connect Wireless computers).

These three component (Router, switch. AP) can be in separate boxes it a matter of convenience and price to put them into One Plastic Box.

One Local Network needs one Router using nore than One Routing destabilizes the Network.

So, in case of needing More Wireless and Wired computers a second (or more) Wireless Router can be used like this.

Using Wireless Routers (or Modem/Wireless Router) as a Switch with an Access Point - http://www.ezlan.net/router_AP.html