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Looking to extend my existing Wifi network
I have an existing WiFi network (my ISP router) on the second floor of my house and need better signal strength on the first floor. I have wired ethernet on both floors, so I'd like to connect the ne...
bbasgen wrote:
The 6230 does have an access point mode, but am I correct in thinking this would just be another way to create a second, separate network that wouldn't merge with my exsting network?
The Access Point mode is what you want, and you can configure the network name/password to match your router.
Clients might not always roam to the 6230 though - that decision is up to the client, not the network infrastructure. The newer mesh extenders support 802.11k, which would give the clients more hints on when they should roam. But I'd try the EX6230 in AP mode first, and see how well that works for you.
Thanks for the suggestion. I've changed it to access point mode. The SSIDs are the same and signal strength is generally improved as a result. I'll have a better sense over time how the handoff works, but so far so good!