Need to move my Wireless Router; just add a switch?

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So my cable/internet comes into the corner of my house (office) where it plugs into my modem and from there to a wireless modem (six inches apart, via cat 5 patch cable). My desktop is plugged directly into the wireless router. This setup works, but because the wireless router is in the corner of the house, the opposite corner of the house has bad or no reception. I ran another cat 5 from my router out to the living room (center of house) for Netflix, which also works fine.

My Question:
Can I replace my router with a switch (the switch would then be between the modem and router, and my desktop would then be plugged into the switch), then move the wireless router out to the living room and plug it into the existing cat 5? I've tried, but no luck. My desktop works fine with this new setup, but the wireless computers and Netflix don't work. All thoughts appreciated. tia.
 
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What kind of switch? It could have it's own DHCP server running, then the router also has DHCP running and there could be conflicts. You might just have to set up your router manually to pass through the switch, and while at it turn off the routers DHCP.
 
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If the above switch can be used, can you point me to, or explain, how to set that up manually?
 
The switch has to be behind the router, not in front. Basically what you would want to do is get another wireless router to use it for extending your wireless capability. What router do you have now?
 
I'm sorry, also what kind of modem? If the modem cannot function as a router (provide DHCP) then the switch cannot be connected first.
If the modem isn't capable, then the switch will have to be replaced with another router.
 
thx for the replies. I guess I didn't need to buy that switch. I have two routers actually, an old linksys WRT54G and a new Wireless N (monoprice brand cheapo). So I guess I will just remove that switch and put in my old router?

I'm guessing there is some configuration I need to do. I don't need both wireless features turned (bridged? is that the right term?) just the wireless router in the living room. All help appreciated.
 
Turn dhcp off on the second router, wireless on (of course). Whats the internal IP of the wireless N router? Are you gonna leave the wireless N attached to the modem?
 
I'll have to look up the IP address. I wanted to plug the N router into the old router so I don't have to run more cable. I also want to use the old router as a place to plug in my desktop computer.

I guess if this is just getting too silly, I could run another cable back from the living room to my office/new switch, like a normal setup. That way the switch is behind the router. Just kinda a long run through tight spaces. Your opinion appreciated.
 
With both wireless routers plugged in, everything is working great. I think I will eventually run that cable back and eliminate one of the routers, but that will be for another day. Thanks for the help.
 
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