Wireless Network

The1nonly1 · 20 Jun 2017 at 14:14

Hi guys, need some help with what type of device I will need. I'm looking to extend the range of my wireless signal as my BT HH5 router is downstairs. Currently, I have a cable running from downstairs to upstairs which plugs into another BT HH5 to get a better signal. The only problem with this is that I have to create a separate SSID which is not ideal when moving laptops and mobile devices around the house.

I need a device that can extend the SSID from my main router so that it's one network. Also, the device needs to have LAN ports so that I can plug my PC into it. Any ideas?

The1nonly1 · 20 Jun 2017 at 15:40

Ubiquiti looks like a good option and will do what I need. I'll look into these thanks.

Unfortunately, only the Business HH5 supports bridge mode. Might try get one from BT first before spending money more money

The1nonly1 · 20 Jun 2017 at 19:49

pcfarrar said:
I wouldn't recommend the Business HH5, they crash regularly. I have loads at work and I'm constantly having to reboot them.

Much better off getting a HG612 from eBay or a Draytek 130 modem.

Thanks! I'll stay away from them then.

The1nonly1 · 20 Jun 2017 at 23:43

The only issue I see with Unifi AP is that they don't have the extra Lan ports. Ideally, I want something with at least 4 ports on it that can also extend WiFi range. Is there anything for around £60 that I can buy that has everything I need?

The1nonly1 · 20 Jun 2017 at 23:55

Doesn't have to be anything fancy. I only want it to broadcast the same SSID as my main router so that devices will keep connected regardless of where they are in the house rather than having two separate SSID's. I have this currently and they show up as 2 when searching for connections. Ideally I want only one.

would this do what I want? https://www.overclockers.co.uk/asus...gigabit-router-90ig0241-bfa000-nw-103-as.html

Sorry, networking is not my strong point.

The1nonly1 · 21 Jun 2017 at 00:35

bremen1874 said:
If you want a single SSID connect to the second device and change its SSID (encryption, security key, etc.) to match the first. You can do this (99% sure) with your existing HH5+HH5 setup.

No personal experience with that Asus router, but the answer would be a slightly guarded yes.

I have tried with the HH5's I have but there is no option to set one as an access point that uses the same SSID (encryption, security key, etc.). They each have their own and while I can set them to match each other, it creates multiple SSID's which are on the same network but act separate. The Business Hub 5 can do this but it was mentioned further up that they are no good.

I only want one SSID being broadcast but from multiple access points.

The1nonly1 · 21 Jun 2017 at 00:51

I'll try this but would they still technically by 2 SSID's? Ideally, I would like the devices to get the signal from the strongest access point whether that be the main router or the access point.

The1nonly1 · 21 Jun 2017 at 01:19

As it involves no extra cost, I will probably stick with the setup I have then for now. For what I need, it will work and I can always look at getting something better in the future.