Should my extender have the same SSID?
We recommend you to use a different SSID than your main router even if you have the choice to use the same SSID. In short, when you have the same SSID for both the WiFi extender and the router, your mobile devices will almost always stick to the weaker one instead of disconnecting you and switch to the stronger one.
What happens if two WiFi networks have the same SSID?
Two identically named SSIDs with the same password will allow your device to connect to either, without having to add any extra networks on your devices. If both routers are broadcasting from the same location, the expected behaviour will vary depending on device.
Can two WiFi extenders have the same SSID?
Do not wirelessly connect one extender to another. Performance for the second extender will usually be unsatisfactory. Therefore, each extender should connect to the main router. Both extenders should not broadcast the same SSID as the main router.
How do I extend my WiFi with the same SSID?
To extend your home network:
- Connect two access points to the same network.
- Make sure that there is only 1 DHCP server.
- Use the same wireless network name (SSID) for both AP’s.
- Use the same password and encryption settings for both AP’s.
- Enjoy!
Should I use same SSID for 2.4 and 5Ghz?
Almost all current wireless devices support both 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz frequencies. Older 2.4Ghz only devices will just connect to the 2.4Ghz frequency and not even see the 5Ghz frequency, so having the same SSID will work fine for them.
Can an access point have the same SSID?
It is permissible to have multiple AP with the same SSID. This is standard practice in a multi-AP environment. You just need to make sure they are on different channels. You can leave them broadcasting if they are both the exact same SSID, or you can disable the broadcast on the second and follow what Mike said.
Can my access point have the same SSID?
Can you hardwire a WiFi extender?
Yes it can. You are going to like this wifi extender. It has a very good range with out being hardwired to your router. Once you connect to a port (make sure you use a CAT7 cable or better) on it from your router you can set it up as a access point if you like.
What is multiple SSID settings?
In Multi-SSID mode, the access point creates multiple wireless networks to provide different security and VLAN groups. This mode is suitable when you want your devices connected to different wireless networks and become isolated by VLANs. Log in the web-based management of the Access Point.