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2x R7000 extend WIFI network searching for right configuration
Hi ; I have bought a 2nd R7000 AC1900 WIFI router.. My setup is as follows. - Supplier router where I have disabled WIFI - Then network cable (LAN) connected from the base router to the 1st R700...
dkopp wrote:
What I mean is if I have actually have to change the modes on the routers from AP to maybe bridge mode?No, AP mode for a configuration with a wired backbone.
dkopp wrote:
My issue usually is my phone (for example) sticks too long on the weak downstairs channel then to switch to upstairs. I was hoping to get one signal convering both floors.Same name (SSID) on all wireless interfaces - or (if this should not be possible) at least the same name (SSID) for the 2.4 Ghz on both routers and both 5 GHz interfaces on both routers?
Hi thnx for your reply.
What I mean is if I have actually have to change the modes on the routers from AP to maybe bridge mode? My issue usually is my phone (for example) sticks too long on the weak downstairs channel then to switch to upstairs. I was hoping to get one signal convering both floors.
What I mean is if I have actually have to change the modes on the routers from AP to maybe bridge mode? My issue usually is my phone (for example) sticks too long on the weak downstairs channel then to switch to upstairs. I was hoping to get one signal convering both floors.
dkopp wrote:
What I mean is if I have actually have to change the modes on the routers from AP to maybe bridge mode?
No, AP mode for a configuration with a wired backbone.
dkopp wrote:
My issue usually is my phone (for example) sticks too long on the weak downstairs channel then to switch to upstairs. I was hoping to get one signal convering both floors.
Same name (SSID) on all wireless interfaces - or (if this should not be possible) at least the same name (SSID) for the 2.4 Ghz on both routers and both 5 GHz interfaces on both routers?