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EX7000 SSID configuration
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EX7000 SSID configuration
Hi, thinking about buying the EX7000. Can I configure both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz SSIDs to be the SAME name? I've seen on some routers / access points that this is restricted.
Thanks!
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Re: EX7000 SSID configuration
EX7000 is a wireless extender hence its wireless settings will be set the same as the home wireless network/main router.
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Re: EX7000 SSID configuration
The device can also be used as an access point (or should be based on the documentation) - bottom of page 18 - http://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/EX7000/EX7000_UM_21dec2014.pdf
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Re: EX7000 SSID configuration
If you will set it up as an AP, setting the same SSID should not be an issue since they are in different band. Though I haven't tried it for troubleshooting purposes. Let me know if you will encounter issues.
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Re: EX7000 SSID configuration
I don't mind testing it, but I haven't bought it yet - still doing research as to which devices support what I want. I'm only asking the question because I saw where I couldn't set the same SSID on another router / access point when setting it up for a friend (don't remember the name, but it was a low end router they received from their ISP).
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Re: EX7000 SSID configuration
Yeah. Heard that for older routers/APs, though same SSID can be set on both bands, issues may occur when connecting. But for this particular model, it should be good.
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Re: EX7000 SSID configuration
Hi NickBasham,
As mentioned by Daenerys, setting up similar SSID shouldn't be an issue.
Here's a screencap of the completed setup for Access Point
Regards,
NhanN
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