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JrBK
Aug 09, 2022Aspirant
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...
schumaku
Aug 09, 2022Guru - 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.
- JrBKAug 09, 2022Aspirant
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.
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