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One router, two range extenders - IP problem
I have one router and two WN2000RPT range extenders (large old house with solid walls). Both were easy to set up out of the box, however there seems to be a conflict of IP addresses as, in addition t...
1: Try to make the Setup as simple as you can. DHCP by router, no MAC Address filtering, Start by using one extender, WPA2 security. Using the Setup method 2 (connecting the extender to the router using the browser, so you are in Charge and know what is Happening. Hope this will do.
2: Using the same SSID is no Problem, only when connected to the extender or router is not visible then. Also when connected to the extender your connection speed will be less than connected to the router. Using the _EXT tells you to which device you are connected. Normally you can setup the device to switch to the strongest signal.
Good luck!
2: Using the same SSID is no Problem, only when connected to the extender or router is not visible then. Also when connected to the extender your connection speed will be less than connected to the router. Using the _EXT tells you to which device you are connected. Normally you can setup the device to switch to the strongest signal.
Good luck!