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adamtuck

2019-03-14 14:14:16

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EAP245 (using PoE) - Seamless access points - Guest Wifi

2019-03-14 14:14:16

Model: EAP245

Hardware Version:

Firmware Version:

I currently have a netgear router at a hotel. It has 2 SSIDs -

Staff (secured)
Guest (no password & isolated)

I have purchased 3 x TP-Link EAP245 which I would like to extend the range of the guest SSID.

The EAP245 units will be powered using PoE connected to a switch.

What I would like to know is there a way for me to simply use the access points as a repeater of the existing Guest SSID, using the controller software?

Any help appriciated, thankyou.

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2019-03-14 14:28:24 - last edited 2019-03-14 14:28:47

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Re:EAP245 (using PoE) - Seamless access points - Guest Wifi

2019-03-14 14:28:24 - last edited 2019-03-14 14:28:47

adamtuck wrote

What I would like to know is there a way for me to simply use the access points as a repeater of the existing Guest SSID, using the controller software?

No, EAPs have to be connected using a cable. Just connect the switch (or specific VLANs of the switch) which powers the EAPs with your Netgear router ad set up the same SSID for the EAPs as used by the existing guest AP(s).

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jonas

2019-03-15 01:53:05

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Re:EAP245 (using PoE) - Seamless access points - Guest Wifi

2019-03-15 01:53:05

adamtuck wrote

Hi

I currently have a netgear router at a hotel. It has 2 SSIDs -

Staff (secured)

Guest (no password & isolated)

I have purchased 3 x TP-Link EAP245 which I would like to extend the range of the guest SSID.

The EAP245 units will be powered using PoE connected to a switch.

What I would like to know is there a way for me to simply use the access points as a repeater of the existing Guest SSID, using the controller software?

Any help appriciated, thankyou.

Hi adamtuck,

What's the hardware version of EAP245? If it is the version 3, we may publish a new firmware which support Mesh function in these days. Then you can use Mesh function to extend your wireless coverage.

Arran

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2019-03-28 17:59:15

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Re:Re:EAP245 (using PoE) - Seamless access points - Guest Wifi

2019-03-28 17:59:15

Would be fantastic to get mesh ability on the indoor 245. I should of read more into it and only bought the outdoor versions. Mesh on the outdoor ones I have is brilliant. Might sell the 2 indoor versions

Tobacco

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2019-03-29 05:12:31

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2019-03-29 05:12:31

225/245 wil also get mesh, wait for the new fw with controller 3.14

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