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Using two R6700's together
I was able to get a refurbished R6700 for $11.99 and no shipping, so seized the chance to have an inexpensive backup in case something hppened to mine. But as I seemed to about maxed out with smart b...
bratdawg423 wrote:
Thanks, and forgive me if I ask stupid questions, but I usually know and understand just enough to get into trouble, or overthink things! So is it possible to name the AP with different SSID's?----Yes you can. And far apart would the units have to be?----thats up to you. You can have them sitting next to each other so long as you have the wireless channels seperated out so they aren't interfering. Might be beneficial to septerate them a ways if you're needing added coverage in the home. but if not, where ever you want. LAstly, is there a way to set up the AP wirelessly, or only thru Ethernet.----in access point mode, they need to be hardwired. The R5700 used to have a repeater/extender mode but I've see a lot of posts in the forums that it isn't in the firmware anymore. I can't confirm as I don't have that device to test/check it out. I'm old and slow, but I'll get there! Thanks again.
Thanks, and forgive me if I ask stupid questions, but I usually know and understand just enough to get into trouble, or overthink things! So is it possible to name the AP with different SSID's? And far apart would the units have to be? LAstly, is there a way to set up the AP wirelessly, or only thru Ethernet. I'm old and slow, but I'll get there! Thanks again.
bratdawg423 wrote:
Thanks, and forgive me if I ask stupid questions, but I usually know and understand just enough to get into trouble, or overthink things! So is it possible to name the AP with different SSID's?----Yes you can. And far apart would the units have to be?----thats up to you. You can have them sitting next to each other so long as you have the wireless channels seperated out so they aren't interfering. Might be beneficial to septerate them a ways if you're needing added coverage in the home. but if not, where ever you want. LAstly, is there a way to set up the AP wirelessly, or only thru Ethernet.----in access point mode, they need to be hardwired. The R5700 used to have a repeater/extender mode but I've see a lot of posts in the forums that it isn't in the firmware anymore. I can't confirm as I don't have that device to test/check it out. I'm old and slow, but I'll get there! Thanks again.
Thank you so much. That is a huge help and I appreciate it!
Steve