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Setting up multiple wireless access points on same network
The Next CEO of Stack OverflowWireless Access Points with APIQuestions about overlapping wifi access pointsUpgrading from small business Wi-Fi network access points with individual SSIDsIs browser based wireless authentication secure?Multiple access points in a switchHow to mask out wireless by blocking a neighboring WiFi Access PointExtend wireless LAN with several access points?Seamless wireless AP network through wired routersBest way to connect dual SSID / VLAN wireless to Watchguard firewallmultiple access points sharing a single SSID
I'd like to add wireless to my network, and I need multiple access points to cover the whole area. I'd like to set them up so that there's only one "wireless network" that the clients see, and it switches them as seamlessly as possible between access points as they wander around (if that's not possible, then at least have it so that they don't need to set up the security by hand on each one the first time, if possible).
I've searched online, and there are quite a few sets of mixed instructions (same vs different SSID, frequency, does the security need to match exactly, etc.). Can somebody who has some experience doing this please let me know what they did? I imagine it's pretty simple, but there seems to be no clear cut "yes, you can do this" online, even though I know you can.
I have a mid-size LAN with about 20 workstations and two Domain Controllers on it. Also, I'll be doing this with consumer wireless components, if it makes a difference, not enterprise-level components (ie. Linksys rather than Cisco).
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I'd like to add wireless to my network, and I need multiple access points to cover the whole area. I'd like to set them up so that there's only one "wireless network" that the clients see, and it switches them as seamlessly as possible between access points as they wander around (if that's not possible, then at least have it so that they don't need to set up the security by hand on each one the first time, if possible).
I've searched online, and there are quite a few sets of mixed instructions (same vs different SSID, frequency, does the security need to match exactly, etc.). Can somebody who has some experience doing this please let me know what they did? I imagine it's pretty simple, but there seems to be no clear cut "yes, you can do this" online, even though I know you can.
I have a mid-size LAN with about 20 workstations and two Domain Controllers on it. Also, I'll be doing this with consumer wireless components, if it makes a difference, not enterprise-level components (ie. Linksys rather than Cisco).
wifi frequency
asked Sep 28 '08 at 22:28
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I'd like to add wireless to my network, and I need multiple access points to cover the whole area. I'd like to set them up so that there's only one "wireless network" that the clients see, and it switches them as seamlessly as possible between access points as they wander around (if that's not possible, then at least have it so that they don't need to set up the security by hand on each one the first time, if possible).
I've searched online, and there are quite a few sets of mixed instructions (same vs different SSID, frequency, does the security need to match exactly, etc.). Can somebody who has some experience doing this please let me know what they did? I imagine it's pretty simple, but there seems to be no clear cut "yes, you can do this" online, even though I know you can.
I have a mid-size LAN with about 20 workstations and two Domain Controllers on it. Also, I'll be doing this with consumer wireless components, if it makes a difference, not enterprise-level components (ie. Linksys rather than Cisco).
wifi frequency
asked Sep 28 '08 at 22:28
SqlRyanSqlRyan
54641122
I'd like to add wireless to my network, and I need multiple access points to cover the whole area. I'd like to set them up so that there's only one "wireless network" that the clients see, and it switches them as seamlessly as possible between access points as they wander around (if that's not possible, then at least have it so that they don't need to set up the security by hand on each one the first time, if possible).
I've searched online, and there are quite a few sets of mixed instructions (same vs different SSID, frequency, does the security need to match exactly, etc.). Can somebody who has some experience doing this please let me know what they did? I imagine it's pretty simple, but there seems to be no clear cut "yes, you can do this" online, even though I know you can.
I have a mid-size LAN with about 20 workstations and two Domain Controllers on it. Also, I'll be doing this with consumer wireless components, if it makes a difference, not enterprise-level components (ie. Linksys rather than Cisco).
wifi frequency
wifi frequency
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The last time I did this, I setup the same SSID and WPA keys on two access points and set them to different channels. I've been told that due to overlapping frequencies, the channels 1, 6, and 11 are the best ones to use. I set mine up on 1 and 6. So far everything seems to be working well. My Windows-based clients connect to either one seamlessly, and the software will normally choose the one with the strongest signal automatically.
The only hitch is if a client connects to one access point, and then moves to a place where the other access point is stronger the client won't automatically switch to the new access point. To accomplish that the client needs to disconnect and reconnect. Of course, if the signal becomes too weak, that will happen automatically when the weaker signal is lost.
1
If you use WEP, switching between the two becomes seamless. The security is laughable, but I find that the increased stability is worth it.
– Daniel Spiewak
Sep 29 '08 at 0:10
What's the best practice for 4+ WAPs? Sprinkle the channels around?
– Earls
Feb 3 '13 at 2:14
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You should check out the Ruckus mesh WLAN products, they provide a true mesh WLAN for SMB without the enterprise cost.
answered Sep 28 '08 at 23:08
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I set up a network with 4 outdoor access points . What I did was first set up Static IP addresses for the access points. Then set up the SSID and security key the same on all the access points. Then set up the channel separation. Now when used access the network, initially they will need to enter the security key for each each access point but after that they can roam seamlessly and get Wi-Fi wherever they go within the areas covered by the network.
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The last time I did this, I setup the same SSID and WPA keys on two access points and set them to different channels. I've been told that due to overlapping frequencies, the channels 1, 6, and 11 are the best ones to use. I set mine up on 1 and 6. So far everything seems to be working well. My Windows-based clients connect to either one seamlessly, and the software will normally choose the one with the strongest signal automatically.
The only hitch is if a client connects to one access point, and then moves to a place where the other access point is stronger the client won't automatically switch to the new access point. To accomplish that the client needs to disconnect and reconnect. Of course, if the signal becomes too weak, that will happen automatically when the weaker signal is lost.
1
If you use WEP, switching between the two becomes seamless. The security is laughable, but I find that the increased stability is worth it.
– Daniel Spiewak
Sep 29 '08 at 0:10
What's the best practice for 4+ WAPs? Sprinkle the channels around?
– Earls
Feb 3 '13 at 2:14
add a comment |
The last time I did this, I setup the same SSID and WPA keys on two access points and set them to different channels. I've been told that due to overlapping frequencies, the channels 1, 6, and 11 are the best ones to use. I set mine up on 1 and 6. So far everything seems to be working well. My Windows-based clients connect to either one seamlessly, and the software will normally choose the one with the strongest signal automatically.
The only hitch is if a client connects to one access point, and then moves to a place where the other access point is stronger the client won't automatically switch to the new access point. To accomplish that the client needs to disconnect and reconnect. Of course, if the signal becomes too weak, that will happen automatically when the weaker signal is lost.
1
If you use WEP, switching between the two becomes seamless. The security is laughable, but I find that the increased stability is worth it.
– Daniel Spiewak
Sep 29 '08 at 0:10
What's the best practice for 4+ WAPs? Sprinkle the channels around?
– Earls
Feb 3 '13 at 2:14
add a comment |
The last time I did this, I setup the same SSID and WPA keys on two access points and set them to different channels. I've been told that due to overlapping frequencies, the channels 1, 6, and 11 are the best ones to use. I set mine up on 1 and 6. So far everything seems to be working well. My Windows-based clients connect to either one seamlessly, and the software will normally choose the one with the strongest signal automatically.
The only hitch is if a client connects to one access point, and then moves to a place where the other access point is stronger the client won't automatically switch to the new access point. To accomplish that the client needs to disconnect and reconnect. Of course, if the signal becomes too weak, that will happen automatically when the weaker signal is lost.
The last time I did this, I setup the same SSID and WPA keys on two access points and set them to different channels. I've been told that due to overlapping frequencies, the channels 1, 6, and 11 are the best ones to use. I set mine up on 1 and 6. So far everything seems to be working well. My Windows-based clients connect to either one seamlessly, and the software will normally choose the one with the strongest signal automatically.
The only hitch is if a client connects to one access point, and then moves to a place where the other access point is stronger the client won't automatically switch to the new access point. To accomplish that the client needs to disconnect and reconnect. Of course, if the signal becomes too weak, that will happen automatically when the weaker signal is lost.
answered Sep 28 '08 at 22:39
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If you use WEP, switching between the two becomes seamless. The security is laughable, but I find that the increased stability is worth it.
– Daniel Spiewak
Sep 29 '08 at 0:10
What's the best practice for 4+ WAPs? Sprinkle the channels around?
– Earls
Feb 3 '13 at 2:14
add a comment |
1
If you use WEP, switching between the two becomes seamless. The security is laughable, but I find that the increased stability is worth it.
– Daniel Spiewak
Sep 29 '08 at 0:10
What's the best practice for 4+ WAPs? Sprinkle the channels around?
– Earls
Feb 3 '13 at 2:14
1
1
If you use WEP, switching between the two becomes seamless. The security is laughable, but I find that the increased stability is worth it.
– Daniel Spiewak
Sep 29 '08 at 0:10
If you use WEP, switching between the two becomes seamless. The security is laughable, but I find that the increased stability is worth it.
– Daniel Spiewak
Sep 29 '08 at 0:10
What's the best practice for 4+ WAPs? Sprinkle the channels around?
– Earls
Feb 3 '13 at 2:14
What's the best practice for 4+ WAPs? Sprinkle the channels around?
– Earls
Feb 3 '13 at 2:14
add a comment |
You should check out the Ruckus mesh WLAN products, they provide a true mesh WLAN for SMB without the enterprise cost.
answered Sep 28 '08 at 23:08
Darrel MillerDarrel Miller
1711311
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You should check out the Ruckus mesh WLAN products, they provide a true mesh WLAN for SMB without the enterprise cost.
answered Sep 28 '08 at 23:08
Darrel MillerDarrel Miller
1711311
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You should check out the Ruckus mesh WLAN products, they provide a true mesh WLAN for SMB without the enterprise cost.
answered Sep 28 '08 at 23:08
Darrel MillerDarrel Miller
1711311
You should check out the Ruckus mesh WLAN products, they provide a true mesh WLAN for SMB without the enterprise cost.
answered Sep 28 '08 at 23:08
Darrel MillerDarrel Miller
1711311
answered Sep 28 '08 at 23:08
Darrel MillerDarrel Miller
1711311
answered Sep 28 '08 at 23:08
Darrel MillerDarrel Miller
1711311
answered Sep 28 '08 at 23:08
Darrel MillerDarrel Miller
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I set up a network with 4 outdoor access points . What I did was first set up Static IP addresses for the access points. Then set up the SSID and security key the same on all the access points. Then set up the channel separation. Now when used access the network, initially they will need to enter the security key for each each access point but after that they can roam seamlessly and get Wi-Fi wherever they go within the areas covered by the network.
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I set up a network with 4 outdoor access points . What I did was first set up Static IP addresses for the access points. Then set up the SSID and security key the same on all the access points. Then set up the channel separation. Now when used access the network, initially they will need to enter the security key for each each access point but after that they can roam seamlessly and get Wi-Fi wherever they go within the areas covered by the network.
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I set up a network with 4 outdoor access points . What I did was first set up Static IP addresses for the access points. Then set up the SSID and security key the same on all the access points. Then set up the channel separation. Now when used access the network, initially they will need to enter the security key for each each access point but after that they can roam seamlessly and get Wi-Fi wherever they go within the areas covered by the network.
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I set up a network with 4 outdoor access points . What I did was first set up Static IP addresses for the access points. Then set up the SSID and security key the same on all the access points. Then set up the channel separation. Now when used access the network, initially they will need to enter the security key for each each access point but after that they can roam seamlessly and get Wi-Fi wherever they go within the areas covered by the network.
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– Rob Moir
yesterday
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You do realise that your answer fits the 11 year old question less well than the answers it received at the time, right?
– Rob Moir
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