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Tiger42
Aspirant
Apr 04, 2019

Can I set up X6S EX800 via ethernet using existing SSID

Hi,   A total newbie here, I have a Nighthawk X6S and I would like to extend my wireless signal via ethernet already wired into house without having to set up a new SSID .... is this possible? Tr...
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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Apr 04, 2019

What Firmware version is loaded on the EX?
What is the Mfr and model# of the main host router the NG extender is connected too?

What is the distance between the main host router and the EX unit? 

 

Yes you can use the extender mode instead of AP mode to extend a main host routers wifi. Walk thru the setup wizard. Choose extender mode. Have it connect to the main host routers wifi. 

 

 

  • Tiger42's avatar
    Tiger42
    Aspirant
    Apr 05, 2019
    Hi,

    Thanks for your reply 😊

    I’ve updated it to latest firmware and I’m trying to set it up off of my BT HH5 router. There will be approx 6mtrs of cable between the two .

    Did not have much joy trying to set up using Ethernet as it would not share 5ghz signal - I tried setting the router to both combining 2.5 & 5 ghz signals and splitting them 😟 It just messed up the existing wifi so had to turn it off!

    Cheers x
    • FURRYe38's avatar
      FURRYe38
      Guru - Experienced User
      Apr 05, 2019

      When using the same SSID, you need to ensure the channels between the main host router and EX are different and far appart. EX set to channel 1 and router set to channel 11 on 2.4ghz. Same far separation of channels on 5Ghz as well. 

       

      Try this, disable the wifi on the router and just run the EX in AP mode with wireless going. Does it work then?