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AC1750 used as Access point connected through ethernet
I have an existing AC1750 that I would like to use to extend wifi access onto my deck/backyard/pool area. Configured the AC1750 after a factory reset and everything seems to be working. Top left of configuration page says 'Operation Mode: Access Point'. Strong signal, internet sites display in browswers when connected to router using wifi. When I connect my laptop into the lan ports on the back of the AC1750 the laptop says the name on the ethernet connection is 'abcxyz-2G' which is the SSID on my orignal wifi router supplied by Verizon FIOS service.
How do I get the AC1750 to use the WLAN connection and NOT my other WIFI signal?
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If its actually using the ethernet connection its just how windows is displaying the network profile.
https://www.ghacks.net/2018/10/24/how-to-change-network-names-on-windows-10/
Easy check? Disable the built in wifi and connect the laptop. If it connects and everything still works fine, then its windows assigning the name of the wireless to the ethernet connection.
