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JrBK's avatar
JrBK
Aspirant
Aug 09, 2022

Can I use the same SSID on two different Ensambles?

I set up for the first time an ensemble with three (3) WAC730 APs. I just picked up three (3) WAC720 APs and understand that I need to create a separate ensemble for them. My SSID on the 730s is WIFI-2 (2.4) and WIFI-5 (5). Can I use the same SSIDs on the 720 ensemble with out issue or do I need to use a different SSID on the 720 ensemble? Thank you!

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  • schumaku's avatar
    schumaku
    Guru - Experienced User

    JrBK wrote:

    I set up for the first time an ensemble with three (3) WAC730 APs. I just picked up three (3) WAC720 APs and understand that I need to create a separate ensemble for them.


    What's the rationale behind this idea? WAC720 and WAC730 can be mixed in one ensemble.

    • JrBK's avatar
      JrBK
      Aspirant

      Thank you for your reply. I am new to these model APs so I read up on them. I found the document at the link below, from Netgear and this is what is says...

      https://www.netgear.com/images/pdf/WAC720_WAC730_802_11%20_FAQ.pdf

       

      10. Can I mix WAC720 and WAC730 in the same Ensemble group? No. Ensemble management manages like models of Access Points in the same group. Users can configure two separate ensemble groups in the same subnet by defining distinct Ensemble names. WAC720 and WAC730 need to be defined in separate Ensemble groups.

       

    • JrBK's avatar
      JrBK
      Aspirant
      schumaku 

      Did you see my reply? I haven't tried to put them in the same ensemble becuase Netgear says they are not compatable. If this is incorrect I will combine the 720 and 730 in one ensemble. Please advise. Thank you!

       

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