Multiple WNDR4000 Routers as APs

[paknakal]

I am looking to set up 1 router with 5 or so access points around the house, all attached back to the router via hardwire. I like the look of the WNDR4000 for the router, but couldn't find a good access point to compliment it. I did find the brand new AP from netgear, WNDAP360, but it is quite pricey. If I could just purchase 6 WNDR4000 devices that would be better.

Question:

Can I run the 4000's as access points only? If so, will moving around the house work properly. In other words will the routers (APs) hand off the connection to each other assuming I use the same SSID and security on all APs?

I have been searching for the answer to these questions for a while with no luck. I have seen people use the 4000 as an AP, but haven't seen confirmation regarding the other question.

Thanks

[jmizoguchi]

http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/965

hook up each one with CAT5 . use same SSID, encryption

[paknakal]

Thanks for the quick reply. I would assume, I need to hook all of the 4000s acting as "APs" via one of the LAN ports and not the WAN port, correct? That way they will all be on the same subnet with DHCP being done by the main router. Will wifi work as seemlessly as it would if I used actual Access Points? In other words moving around the house will be seemless? Thanks

[jmizoguchi]

yes,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

that is the diagram show isn't it? 🙂

Will wifi work as seemlessly as it would if I used actual Access Points? In other words moving around the house will be seemless?

you can choose to buy AP is your choice.

otherwise makes no difference

[paknakal]

Thanks again! Buying 6 now.

[Retired_Member]

You might rethink this.............since there are only 3 channels (2.4ghz) that do not overlap ......unless your home is extremly large you may end up creating your own interference. 5g I believe has 4 non-overlapping channels. If you happen to be in a room that pics up two AP's using the same channel I would think that would be a problem.

[jmizoguchi]

7 ap with same SSID uses same channel

[paknakal]

Thanks for the heads up. The house is actually roughly 10,500 SF and one of the 4000s will be going in the guest house a little ways from the house.

Thanks

[Retired_Member]

jmizoguchi wrote:
7 ap with same SSID uses same channel

Thanks for heads up! I just tried it with 3 4000's on both bands and it does work. I used inssider while streaming and watched the status change from 300 to 150 I even tried to find a area where all 3 where at same level and it still worked.

Thanks again:eek: