Re: Stupid WIFI question
2015/11/29 14:43:28
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You can have 2 or more WiFi access points on the same network. But you must configure them with different IPs and different names, and deactivate DHCP. You also need an Ethernet switch/router.
Wifi routers are often set at 192.168.0.1. Two devices cannot have the same IP ! IPs and WiFi network names must not conflict each other.
Connect the first one only, and configure it as access point (IP, name, channel, etc., look for options in browser interface). For example 192.168.0.1, and WiFi1. Disconnect it. Connect the second one. Configure it. For example 192.168.0.2, and WiFi2. Now, you can connect your two WiFi access points to your switch.
You must disable DHCP on your access points ! DHCP must be activated on the modem/switch/router only.
You must configure 2 networks on your WiFi devices, so they will connect to the best signal, depending on the location you move them.
This is what I did at home, and it works like a charm : modem/router/4-port switch with DHCP, 2x 8-port switches and 2x WiFi access points (total 34 devices at home, 50% throught WiFi !). DHCP is activated only on the primary switch router, and used with IP reservation (the best way to use DHCP, and to avoid unwanted connections to my network).
why make it simple when it can be complicated ????
rig 1 : Asus P9X79-E WS / i7 4930k / 3-way SLI EVGA 780ti / Quadro K2000 / watercooled / 3D Vision Surround / 3 x Samsung 2233RZ + HP ZR22Wrig 2 : Asus P9X79 WS / i7 4930k / 2-way SLI 770 / aircooled / 3D Vision / Samsung 2233RZ + Samsung 2232BW + HP ZR22Wrig 3, 4 5, etc. : uninteresting !