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Retired_Member
Apr 10, 2017

Two systems, one network

I have an older home, that is split level (5 levels) and very long.  The ceilings and walls are rock lathe and plaster (1" thick).   Currently I have an Orbi system, but I am having signal issues w...
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DarrenM
Sr. NETGEAR Moderator
Apr 11, 2017

Hello BrainJenkins

 

Yes you can do this but it would create a 2nd network.

 

DarrenM

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    Retired_Member
    Apr 12, 2017

    Hi Darren,

     

    Wouldn't I be able to use the same SSID?

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      DarrenM
      Sr. NETGEAR Moderator
      Apr 12, 2017

      You can but the devices will not automatically switch to each network.

       

      DarrenM