Can this set up with the same SSID as the home network (i. e. non extended)?
519256
It works with your exsisting router. So you have the choice on each computer to run extended or nonextended. Go to wifi setting on tablet or whatever you are using and pick your regular wifi or pick RE.
519257
It actually picks up your home network SSID and then adds the following: _RE. So, if your home network was say...mynetwork then the range extender would be named" mynetwork_RE
519258
I don't think so, but to be certain you should email techsupport@ampedwireless.comThey are extremely helpful. Very good support staff on this product.
449712
Absolutely yes, I have that setup in my house now. Just a tip, use the second router as just an access point. Don't let the second router assign local IP addresses. I followed the instructions in this link http://www.tested.com/tech/298-how-to-use-an-old-router-to-expand-your-wi-fi-network/
1085366
Just to throw this out there, hiding your SSID doesn't actually do anything. Anybody can still see it if they use some simple software. If you want security, make sure you use the right encryption protocol, and a very long password (preferably a randomly generated one).
1838055
Yes. I have an apple airport express connected to a nano adapter to extend my airport extreme's network (same name and same password).
2210149
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.
2237564
you should be able to use your old SSID. But don't sweat it because they havean excellent support dept. They can walk you through anything.
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?
1733295
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.
1202131
Adding a second one should have no issues, since it just (like the first one) would pass along the signal using the same SSID and connection password of your original access point.
1327956
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.
352502
Yes, just be sure to give them separate names, like "MyNet-East" and "MyNet-West". I have two of these and set them to static IP addresses in a range not assigned by my router's DHCP host so I can always get at them to check status, update firmware, and so on.
1547598
Yes, it would work if you set it up as a client and connect it to the proper SSID. You just can not use the AirMax setting or take advantage of MIMO capability, that only works with other UBNT radios. By the way, you also need an antenna to make it work
249633
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.
1269949
Just installed and as far as I can tell it DOES NOT use the same SSID as your wifi connection. It appends "_2EX" to the repeated SSID name and creates a totally separate wifi connection. Therefore your device will have to be set to one or the other SSID depending on which one gives you better signal at your location. The way this question was answered before I thought I was going to be able to name the extended SSIDs with the exact same SSID as my router. It does not appear that it works that way. If someone has figured out how to match the names and have it work that way I'd like to know how it is done. Just installed and as far as I can tell it DOES NOT use the same SSID as your wifi connection. It appends "_2EX" to the repeated SSID name and creates a totally separate wifi connection. Therefore your device will have to be set to one or the other SSID depending on which one gives you better signal at your location. The way this question was answered before I thought I was going to be able to name the extended SSIDs with the exact same SSID as my router. It does not appear that it works that way. If someone has figured out how to match the names and have it work that way I'd like... » Read More Just installed and as far as I can tell it DOES NOT use the same SSID as your wifi connection. It appends "_2EX" to the repeated SSID name and creates a totally separate wifi connection. Therefore your device will have to be set to one or the other SSID depending on which one gives you better signal at your location. The way this question was answered before I thought I was going to be able to name the extended SSIDs with the exact same SSID as my router. It does not appear that it works that way. If someone has figured out how to match the names and have it work that way I'd like to know how it is done. « Show Less
2074904
Yes you can. It's as simple as pressing a button of the extender while in close proximity to the net gear router and they should "pair" up. The only thing is that your router needs to be setup to broadcast the SSID or it wouldn't work. That was fine in my case since I use a hard to guess network password
2009098
Yes. You can use multiple extenders in the same house. Each must be able to connect to the primary router.
1210866
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.