AP query

cubix · 2015-08-09 19:39:36

Setup a spare router I had as an AP up stairs due to poor wireless signal form Horizon box. Put all the usual settings (same network name/ password etc) onto AP which gets its internet from the horizon box via cat5. My question is: Would it be be normal to see two of the same network in your wireless to choose from. I…

09-08-2015 07:39PM

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Setup a spare router I had as an AP up stairs due to poor wireless signal form Horizon box. Put all the usual settings (same network name/ password etc) onto AP which gets its internet from the horizon box via cat5.

My question is: Would it be be normal to see two of the same network in your wireless to choose from. I would have presumed the AP is just an extension of the original wireless and hence you would only see one of your wireless network name.

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#2 09-08-2015 07:54PM

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You shouldn't see two different networks unless there is a fundamental difference between the two networks. It could be things like names off slightly, or like the old router being B/G and the newer unit being N capable.

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#3 18-08-2015 12:40AM

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Is one WEP and another WPA or one WPA and another WPA2 or something maybe?

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