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Does the WAX206 support multiple SSIDs in wireless bridge mode?
I'm looking to buy a WAX206, but I need to know if the wireless bridge mode will allow me to set up a different SSID than the base device for the WAX206, as well as a guest network. I can't seem to find any info about these specifics in the manual other than how to set up the simple wireless bridge mode (same SSID as the base device).
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I need to know if the wireless bridge mode will allow me to set up a different SSID than the base device for the WAX206, as well as a guest network.
No. The WAX206 does NOT serve wireless clients when used in bridge mode. The wireless function is consumed with connecting to the base SSID in order to form the bridge.
There is a note in the WAX206 user manual that says "A model WAX202 or WAX206 AP that functions as a WiFi bridge can support wired clients over its Ethernet ports. The WiFi bridge functions as a WiFi client of the base, but the WiFi bridge itself cannot not support WiFi clients."
As reference, kindly check page 170 of the WAX206 user manual here.
Regards,
DaneA
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