Multiple wireless AP's, same SSID or different?

[sparkymark75]

I currently have a D-Link DIR-615 (running DD-WRT) in the top floor of the house and a NetGear WNDR3700 (stock firmware) downstairs. I have the D-Link connected to the Netgear by cable.

When I first set them up, I used the same SSID for both the routers. However, I had issues with clients not roaming very well. Plus I have some clients that are permanently upstairs (such as my daughters 360).

I'm now planning to get a new router for downstairs and put the NetGear up stairs to replace the D-Link. Do you think it's worth going back to using the same SSID on both routers or keep the setup I have? The wireless devices I have connected are;

- iPhone (should roam)
- iPad 2 (should roam)
- iPad 3 (is used upstairs the majority of the time)
- XBox 360 (always upstairs)
- 3 x laptops (2 are usually downstairs but my daughters can vary)

 

[shine]

I do this right now. Make sure both wireless configurations broadcast the same SSID, have the same encryption type and password. All your devices should just see one wireless network and roam freely.

 

[PistolPete]

And set the channels to 1 and 13 to stop the signals interfering with each other, at the very least set them to 1 and 6 or 6 and 13.