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neilrlsmith
Jun 05, 2019Aspirant
Mix between access point and MESH - possible?
Hi - bit long winded so please bear with me :) [My router is downstairs. When we refurbed the house, we ran ethernet cables upstairs and to our separate annexe (which we rent out). Upstairs -...
CrimpOn
Jun 05, 2019Guru - Experienced User
One main SSID and one Guest SSID, i.e. two SSID's. The Guest SSID can be password protected, or can have no authentication. (Some people think, "the whole point is to allow strangers to have internet but keep them away from the devices on my main network, so why annoy them with a password.")
neilrlsmith
Jun 05, 2019Aspirant
Great. I have no problem with the GM showing throughout the house so it looks like I can use the Orbi for a ccombined AP/MESH set up! Thanks for all your help!
- FURRYe38Jun 05, 2019Guru - Experienced User
Good Luck. :smileywink: