I tried doing things like that years ago.
I never could get it working seamlessly. I had 2 network names and it was a pain moving through the house.
Mesh stuff is the way to go, but I don't know if you don't want to spend that much now.
We got a 3 pack of TP-Link Deco M5 pucks in 2017, and added 3 more in 2018. One is with the cable modem, one is in J's office with an ethernet switch, one is in my office with an ethernet switch, one is in our family room with an ethernet switch for our TV, Chromecast, etc., and a couple more are scattered through the house to improve the coverage in the basement and in a far bedroom. It's not the fastest thing now, but it's seamless and painless. The smartphone app works well.
HTH a little.
Good luck!
Cheers,
Scott.
Mesh stuff is the way to go, but I don't know if you don't want to spend that much now.
We got a 3 pack of TP-Link Deco M5 pucks in 2017, and added 3 more in 2018. One is with the cable modem, one is in J's office with an ethernet switch, one is in my office with an ethernet switch, one is in our family room with an ethernet switch for our TV, Chromecast, etc., and a couple more are scattered through the house to improve the coverage in the basement and in a far bedroom. It's not the fastest thing now, but it's seamless and painless. The smartphone app works well.
HTH a little.
Good luck!
Cheers,
Scott.
