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Shocker1
May 27, 2020Initiate
AC1200 WiFi Range Extender(EX6150v2)
I just installed a new range extender. Our wifi provider has a 2.4 ghz network and a 5.0 ghz network. Now I also have a 2 and 5GEXT networks. Do I need to manually connect to the strongest networ...
plemans
May 28, 2020Guru - Experienced User
yes, you'd need to manually change. The EX6150 isn't a mesh extender. meaning you can set the ssid the same but devices would be "sticky" meaning they'd stay connected to 1 network until they lose signal.
With a mesh device, it uses the same ssid as your router and then lets the iphone roam using its roaming protocol that the extender and the phone use.
With a mesh device, it uses the same ssid as your router and then lets the iphone roam using its roaming protocol that the extender and the phone use.
Shocker1
May 28, 2020Initiate
Thank you for the answer!