How does one use this as an Access Point on a non-broadcasted SSID? I only see networks that are broadcasting an SSID and no option to type one in.
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Are you trying to use this as a repeater to extend the range of your existing AP? If so you need to set the operation mode to "bridge". Then go to wireless&gt;basic and choose use Universal repeater box at the bottom. Then you need to type in the extended SSID "WAP-2" or something similar.
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Are you trying to use this as a repeater to extend the range of your existing AP? If so you need to set the operation mode to "bridge". Then go to wireless>basic and choose use Universal repeater box at the bottom. Then you need to type in the extended SSID "WAP-2" or something similar.
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It depends on your devices. The AP200000 unit does not create a seamless network even if you have the same SSID. For a seamless network you need access points that support roaming profiles.
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Yes that is exactly what you can do. Actually Access Points are designed just for this purpose vs. Wireless repeaters. Hope it works for you the 2 I bought worked great and have a "guest" account you can enable as well.
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This not a modem this is an AP. But what you are intending would work if you connect this to your modem through a LAN cable and use the wireless SSID from netgear. I believe that you will still have to use your modem and are talking about the "weak" wireless connection through your modem. So in this case your modem is acting as modem + wireless router. Also check other high strength routers or may be amplifiers if you just want that. There should be a comparison for strengths of routers somewhere. I use this in my apt so cannot comment on the range.
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Try in your browser ( internet explorer or other ) by using www.198.168.1.1 and them use as a user admin and passcode admin aswell. when you are inside in the option of security you can change the SSID. Let me know if it works or I can suggest another way to do it.
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I'll give it a shot, but I'm not sure about finding the router's advanced settings since it was given to us by the phone company. There's no software or anything. I guess I could call Verizon for help if I can't find where to enter the PIN. I'll also give the unit some time to connect. Thanks for your input.
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This is supposed to provide the capability to be used as a "wireless bridge" with the same SSID name, but I have not been able to get thst to work. Could be my inability, not necessarily the system
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I believe all access points allow you to inhibit SSID broadcasting. At least the several that I have setup have allowed me to do that. You may not want to do that as it can make configuring the connect to wireless devices a little more difficult as the network will not be able to be discovered automatically. You'll have to enter the hidden SSID each time you set up a wireless connection on a new device. Another way to foil wireless theft is to use 128 bit encryption and you can also limit connections to a list of specific device MAC addresses. Good luck.
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I don't use the same WIFI name (SSID), and I read somewhere there it's not recommended. Here's the reason. By having different SSID, I know which router or access point I am connected to. Otherwise, you don't know which one is causing the problem if there were any.
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I don't see why you couldn't. If you set one up as the ap and the other two as client bridges, it should work. Only issue will be line of sight and direction, so if you have line of sight, and they are all in the same general direction, you should be good to go. You also have the ability to broadcast four different ssid's.
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Apparently it's possible though VLANS, but it sounds complicated. According to www.engeniustech.com MULTIPLE WIRELESS NAMES (AP MODE)Broadcasts multiple SSID's in one devicePermits different levels of network access (VLAN Tagging)
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It is my understanding that it CAN be used as an access point, but you'd have to install Arch Linux and the necessary software. You'd also need a USB wi-fi dongle that operates under linux (they don't all work). So before you go down that road make sure that you have all of the parts that will work together --- and that the tine and effort (not to mention the costs) are worth it. As a hobby, OK. But to replace a $20 access point?
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Yes, the WifiSD creates it's own private SSID and doesn't require connecting to an existing wireless network. (Although it is possible to tell the WifiSD to connect to an existing wifi network so that you could access it from your device while continuing to have Internet access as well. I've never quite gotten that feature working for me but it wasn't a primary use case for me so I didn't try very hard.
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It adds an extension, I don't recall of the top of my head but something like "YourWIFI_RPT" for normal and "YourWIFI_RPT5G" for the 5g. That is optional to use your wifi SSID "YourWIFI". You can also give it a different name if you want.
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Hi Jason, I am pretty sure it cannot to use it as an access point because I believe they need to be paired to act as one anttenna, per se. You may wish to contact their support team to confirm since I am not absolutely certain.
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I don't think you need to assign separate SSIDs. Never did with all the dual banders I had. Never encountered any problem. My wifi is fast and I can even access it 10 houses away.
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I have used it to set up wifi in hotels that only had an ethernet connection in rooms. That's one of the reasons I got it in the first place, so I could use my laptop in places other than the desk. I've also used it in offices that only have an ethernet connection. You do have to set it up FIRST on your system to create the SSID and password. If you're going to use it in hotels or on the road, definitely set up the password.