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Main Router DSR-500N FW2.02_WW; need Access Points for other buildings
I have a DSR-500N (fw 2.02_WW).
I need to expand the primarry SSID and guest SSID to two other builidngs (wings of the primary building). The primary SSID should have access to business software, shared folders, and printers. The guest only internet. The main building is working fine.
What is the suggestion for the two other buildings? Note the guest wifi will need to be password protected but encryption is not necessary (this is just to keep the neighboring buildings from free interent).
Re: Main Router DSR-500N FW2.02_WW; need Access Points for other buildings
Hi GaACETech,
The FVS318N would be fine to be the main router. It has a wireless function but it does not support WDS (Wireless Distribution System). You may also want to take a look at other VPN firewalls like the FVS318Gv2, FVS336Gv3 and SRX5308. Kindly check their corresponding specifications and comparison on the data sheet here.
Re: Main Router DSR-500N FW2.02_WW; need Access Points for other buildings
Hi GaACETech,
Kindly answer the questions below:
a. About your concern, does it mean that you want to connect the network from the main building to the other 2 buildings via a wireless connection? If yes, what is the distance of each building from each other?
b. Are the 3 buildings within line of sight to each other?
c. On what floor level does the existing network deployed in each building? For example, the network on bldg. 01 is on 3rd floor while the network on bldg. 02 is on the 18th floor.
Re: Main Router DSR-500N FW2.02_WW; need Access Points for other buildings
a. the two wings (side buildings) are Cat 6 wired to the main building; each of the wing buildings has a Netgear 10/100/1000 switch; the AP will plug into the switch
b. n/a due to buildings are wired and this works
c. all network closets are first floor
- the wired connectivity between all buildings is good
- the wireless connectity in main building is good (both private and guest)
- looking to extend private and guest to two wing buildings
(existing DLink DSR-500N (main) and DAP 2553 (side buildings) is not consistent in working)
Re: Main Router DSR-500N FW2.02_WW; need Access Points for other buildings
Hi GaACETech,
I suggest you the WAC730 access point. I believe this would fit your requirements.
I assume that there are VLANs configured on your existing network that separates the main network from the guest network. With the WAC730, you may create an SSID in the WAC730 and set it to the VLAN that corresponds to the main network. Also, you may create another SSID for the guests and set it to the VLAN that corresponds to the guest network.
Re: Main Router DSR-500N FW2.02_WW; need Access Points for other buildings
Hi GaACETech,
I assume that you are referring to the NETGEAR Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi router (because there is also an AC1750 model from other router brands). I believe the Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi router can be configured as an access point and it supports WDS (Wireless Distribution System). Kindly read pages 123-130 of the Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi router user manual here.
The WAC730 is a business type of access point while the Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi router is categorized as a home device. The WAC730 supports VLAN, Ensemble mode, Rogue AP detection, etc. which is not supported in the Nighthawk AC1750 Smart WiFi router.
Re: Main Router DSR-500N FW2.02_WW; need Access Points for other buildings
Hi GaACETech,
The FVS318N would be fine to be the main router. It has a wireless function but it does not support WDS (Wireless Distribution System). You may also want to take a look at other VPN firewalls like the FVS318Gv2, FVS336Gv3 and SRX5308. Kindly check their corresponding specifications and comparison on the data sheet here.
Re: Main Router DSR-500N FW2.02_WW; need Access Points for other buildings
Hi GaACETech,
Just want to follow-up on you. Were you able to check the other NETGEAR VPN Firewalls aside from the FVS318N? Have you already decided on which firewall would you need for your existing network? You might want to read the reviews that can be found online about the NETGEAR VPN Firewalls I've mentioned.
Re: Main Router DSR-500N FW2.02_WW; need Access Points for other buildings
Currently we are using 3 AC1750 wifi routers: 1 as the main and the other two as access points. This is probably a temporary solution but that depends on staff/guest feedback. If there are no complaints, then it may stay for a while.
