Should I give my WiFi extender 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 routers have same SSID and password?
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.
Does a WiFi extender show up as a different network?
No it doesn’t. A WiFi range extender is also known as a WiFi repeater. And you should never ever use extenders/repeaters in your WiFi network. Yes, these do extend the range of your network.
Should I use same SSID for access point?
It’s usually a very good idea to give all the access points on your network the same SSID. It reduces clutter when initially viewing the list of networks- they will all appear to be just one single network.
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.
What happens if you use the same SSID?
However using the same SSID, encryption and password will make no difference one way or the other, though it might be easier to manage. What happens is that your client device will not re-home to the access point with higher signal strength as you move the device through your home or office.
How do I extend my Wi-Fi 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!
How do I extend my WiFi with the same SSID?
Can I have 2 routers with same SSID?
You can run two routers with the same SSID to increase the range of your Wi-Fi network, but you must set up one router to handle the network administration and the other to act as a bridge back to the primary router.
Can 2 access points 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.
Is 20MHz better than 40MHz?
A 20MHz channel width is wide enough to span one channel. In crowded areas with a lot of frequency noise and interference, a single 20MHz channel will be more stable. 40MHz channel width allows for greater speed and faster transfer rates but it doesn’t perform as well in crowded areas.