Will this work with a hidden ssid home network?
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Yes it will. The only thing out of the ordinary to note with this router is that it's default state is to have DHCP off, so you have to set a static IP in its range to connect to it initially. Bit it will do pretty much everything you could hope or dream a wireless router well, including working with a hidden network as a repeater.
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Probably, this unit is highly flexible in its choices, you may even be able to do this several ways, though you may need to go into the units settings to set it up manually. Some of the hidden networks may be set up in the operating system software and may be platform sensitive. I tried to give detailed information on my review on how to set up this unit for use in Linux and this may review may have some helpful information for your need. I also found the tech support of the TP Link company to be good and you may wish to query them through their official site. I think that they may have the manual in pdf form to look at there also. Probably, this unit is highly flexible in its choices, you may even be able to do this several ways, though you may need to go into the units settings to set it up manually. Some of the hidden networks may be set up in the operating system software and may be platform sensitive. I tried to give detailed information on my review on how to set up this unit for use in Linux and this may review may have some helpful information for your need. I also found the tech support of the TP Link company to be good and you may wish to query them through their official site. I think that they may have the... » Read More Probably, this unit is highly flexible in its choices, you may even be able to do this several ways, though you may need to go into the units settings to set it up manually. Some of the hidden networks may be set up in the operating system software and may be platform sensitive. I tried to give detailed information on my review on how to set up this unit for use in Linux and this may review may have some helpful information for your need. I also found the tech support of the TP Link company to be good and you may wish to query them through their official site. I think that they may have the manual in pdf form to look at there also. « Show Less
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Yes, it can function in either access point or client mode. You would just keep it in access point mode (factory default) and configure the SSID and key to be the same as your other device.
2210148
Depends on how you configure it. You can setup a separate SSID so you'll know which device you are connected to, or use the same SSID for all your wifi broadcasting. It doesn't make it a separate network...it's all part of one big net, although there are ways to isolate these devices, but why would you want to do that?
548241
All the booster does is to boost the signal within the house. It uses the electrical system for the boost. It usually will connect itself with your router w/o having to input ssid password. Hope this helps
2029763
Sorry, but this switch is part of your home network. As long as your router is secured properly it is as secure as your remaining home network.
1657861
I would assume so. This device is essentially acting like a switch on the network. Once its connected, anything you plug into it should pull an address from the DHCP service. Although if they're already accessible wirelessly, why buy this?
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The Ubiquiti WAP/WLAN set up will allow you to dictate the SSID and PSK. I would think it would be seemless. We do not use mixed equipment WLANs so I cannot speak as an authority on that complete question. I can tell you that the Ubiquiti WAPs provide a seamless WLANThe Ubiquiti Unifi is a very simple WAP set up and the controller resides on the network
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OK, I will post a more detailed explanation when I have more time, but I have found through trial and error that the device will find the network much faster when your router is NOT broadcasting SSID. I have no idea why, or if it will even help in your case, but it may be worth a try.
2210147
Yes, you can expand your current network using the same SSID. This device perfirms rather well doing.
408079
Yes,you have the ability of disabling the SSID broadcast within the settings of the extender.
433262
Yes. I have confirmed this by looking at the client list on my main router. So, with this unit attached to your network you have 2 wi-fi SSIDs but only 1 IP subnet.
1411290
No, You can make it in a bridge mode with a different SSID on the same network.
470893
Mine works well. No problem at all. The default SSID and PWD is found on a sticker on the cover. Slide open the cover, turn it around and you should see a white sticker with the details.
978859
Probably yes but I would use a specific SSID for all your UniFi APs to avoid any problems. I have mine (2 APs) connected to a Cisco E3000 wireless router but I turned the Cisco signals off. You will need to set up the controller software on your network. It is seemless in this configuration though I will probably add another UniFi AP for the back yard.
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Absolutely YES! But I have a piece of advice for you. As soon as you get hooked up with ethnet cable to the machine, type 192.168.0.1 in the web address (as instructed in the manual), then there is a box popping out on the desktop. Then type username: admin, and ype password "password." As soon as you are successful by doing so, there is a box coming out, please write down the SSID number of your machine, write down the real password of your machine shown there such as 2R5SSH4900, etc. Because if you don't copy them down, next time you may lose the information of your machine. and cannot access to your new computer Good luck to you. any quesiton please e-mail me Wenyuang11
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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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You can't connect to a wireless network without an SSID. However, if you don't wish to use your routers own SSID, you can use this item to provide a wireless access point only by using a cable connection (that way you are not exposing the routers access point)You may also try these kind of range exteders: Linksys Powerline AV Wireless Network Extender (PLWK400)I don't see what the problem of broadcasting the SSID is, if someone is stealing your WiFi, just put a password on it.