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Access Point EX6150v2 doesn't work properly
Heya guys, I have sucessfully included the EX6150v2 as Access Point in my network with a Fritzbox 7490 getting the full speed. Following problem occured: Devices next to the Access Point hav...
1. up to date isn't a number. Which actual version are you on?
2. did you setup the EX6150v2 in access point mode or extender mode?
3. Was it setup using wps or the installation assistant?
4. if you're running the extender in extender mode, are you using mesh (single ssid) function?
- Hardware Version: EX6150v2
- Firmware Version: V1.0.1.94
Of course as Access Point, else I wouldn't state it.
Installation Assistant.
I used the same SSID as the main WIFI from my Fritzbox to make it more easy for Devices to switch to the best available Repeater / Access point. (which I now, after 2 months in use, changed, to more clearly identify the problem)
HansertP wrote:- Hardware Version: EX6150v2
- Firmware Version: V1.0.1.94
Of course as Access Point, else I wouldn't state it.----And its good to clarify because in access point mode, the extender isn't a mesh device. They only act as mesh devices in extender mode. It doesn't roam with smart roaming like it does in extender mode. Devices will be sticky and only roam if they've dropped connections or if the connection has become unusable.
Installation Assistant.
I used the same SSID as the main WIFI from my Fritzbox to make it more easy for Devices to switch to the best available Repeater / Access point. (which I now, after 2 months in use, changed, to more clearly identify the problem)----And which you've found out isn't easier. Its more complicated because now you have a device with the same ssid that you can't automatically roam to because its running in access point mode. And because it has the same ssid, you can't just select it from your wireless networks on your phone.
Options?
1. change it to extender mode and use it as an extender if you want it to act as mesh with smart roaming.
2. leave it in access point mode and leave the ssid the same. devices will be sticky and not roam
3. leave it in access point mode and change the ssid so you can choose when to connect to your main wifi or the extender.
Thanks so much for your time and quick response with solution options.
This is highly appreciated! :)
I will test your options (with Accesspoint) the following days, since Repeater will not be able to use down there as the signal is too weak and reply to this thread with my results.
Good luck!
The mesh extenders are great in concept but if needing that hardwired connection and smart roaming, not the best option.
The only netgear devices I know that support a wired backhaul (and wireless) and use smart roaming are the Orbi setups and the MK60/62/63 setups. Sadly a bit more of a buy in.