Thanks. I have tried configuring the M1 ASUS router using the Pavadan firmware but failed miserably. Is there an ISP router that can easily be configured as an Access Point? Thanks.
which Asus model did you use?
for AC series onwards, generally, the AP mode was built in.
if it is the RT-AC1200G+, from memory, you can change the default router mode to Access Point mode.
Same for the RT-AC56U
i've not handled the RT-AC2600, but no reason to believe they removed the AP mode.
I believe the RT-AC56S should also have the AP mode, but not sure on that specific model.
most isp routers can be configured as AP.
if no AP mode, connect via lan port, disable dhcp on the router to be ap (will refer to it as the ap), then assign to the ap, an unused ip address in the same subnet as the main router but outside of its dhcp scope.
set the wireless channels. may need to check for congestion and overlap with the main router and neighbours.
your choice of setting same or different ssid and password (for the bands within the ap, and also with the main router). personally i prefer different as it is easier to troubleshoot.
save settings. you may need to reboot. after that, wire up the ap via the lan port back to the lan port of the main router (or switch, if one is used). after that, you are good to go.
edit: dug into my box of stuff. I used a D-Link DAP-1665 AP in my old house. sadly, it got damaged during the move. It's almost plug and play. just connect, log in, set static ip (easier for future configuration), set ssid and password, channels, and done.
quite cheap on carousell too.