Best answer: The difference between router mode and access point (AP) mode is that router mode handles your home network's creation and deals with internet traffic.

Router in AP mode. Not designed to talk to the other AP for hand off. Maybe there was some upgrade or code in there that allows for it. But it's definitely not as good as a dedicated structured ...

But what if you've already got a decent network that needs a little helping hand in one section of your home, or an extra router (or two) to put into access point (AP) mode to get more Wi-Fi ...

The objective here is to make Router B function as an external AP for Router A. Note that some Wi-Fi routers feature an Access Point mode (you'll see that in its features list if it does).

Changing the router from AP to router mode might wipe the config so make sure you have notes on the exact wifi network name (SSID) and key. Your steps 3 4 and 5 are unclear.

The objective here is to make Router B function as an external AP for Router A. Note that some Wi-Fi routers feature an Access Point mode (you'll see that in its features list if it does).

Use your router’s other radio in AP mode, instead—devices will connect to that, and your old router will use the other radio for the backhaul connection to your existing router.

Connect the AP or router (in AP mode) using the spare Ethernet port on the ISP-supplied residential gateway/router. You might need to buy an inexpensive ethernet switch if you don't have enough ports.

Setting up a new wireless network? Then you should be considering a dual-band network that supports both 802.11b and the faster 802.11a standards.

Most routers targeted at the consumer and SMB market have a built-in Wi-Fi access point (AP) to provide wireless network connections for PCs and other devices equipped with Wi-Fi adapters.