when using EX7300 as access point with R8500 router can use same SSID?

[james2720502]

Will the ex7300 in access point mode connected with the R8500 router allow the use of the same SSID?  If used in that fashion, will it create a mesh type network with easy hand off from one access point to another?

[ElaineM]

Hello @james2720502

Welcome to the community!

Sounds like you're looking for a seamless roaming.

You can use the same SSID as the router but it's recommend that you use a different one.
The device does not support seamless roaming but it's still possible to make use of the same SSID as the router though there will be a slight hiccup in the connection.

[james2720502]

ElaineM,

Thank you for your response.  Yes, I am attempting to achieve seamless roaming.  I did not know the term.  To achieve seamless roaming would the wac120-Wireless-AC dual band access point in mesh mode be a better purchase?  Or, would you recommend another product?  Which ever, would it be compatible with my R8500 router? Jim

[ElaineM]

Normally, the feature you seek is not available with Home products.

This can only be found with the Business product line such as WAC720.

[james2720502]

ElaineM,

Thank you.

Jim

[ElaineM]

You're welcome.

Have a great day!