In almost all cases, a wireless repeater is the wrong approach. The best thing to do is wire the router and additional access points over ethernet (patch panel), power line, etc. Each WAP should have its own SSID, so that roaming can be easily controlled from the device side. Devices tend to hold onto access points they’re already connected to, even if a stronger signal is available. This can be partially solved by controlling the signal strength (roaming assistant on Asus professional tab) but I’ve found that separate SSIDs and an ethernet patch panel is the best approach for large homes. Bill
On Aug 25, 2017, at 8:36 PM, David Mehler <dave.mehler@gmail.com> wrote:
Hello,
I'd like to get some advice from those who have set up home repeaters for wireless range increases. Currently I have two routers, my primary an Asus RT-N66U running Merlin firmware and a Linksys not sure running DD-WRT. I've also got a buffalo that I'm going to convert.
I am wanting to set up the buffalo and the Linksys as repeaters. I am quite confused as to how to do this as my primary router is putting out three different SSID's, the main 2.4 GHZ, the primary 5 GHZ, and a guest network on 2.4 GHZ.
Any help appreciated.
Thanks. Dave.
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