Setup for multiple access points for guest access

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Setup for multiple access points for guest access
Setup for multiple access points for guest access
2019-12-26 20:44:42 - last edited 2019-12-29 13:52:13
Model: EAP225  
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For my guest network at my facility, I've got a TP-Link Archer A7 AC1750 router dedicated solely to my that network (I've turned off the guest network within that router since the entire router is decidated to the guest network and that would be somewhat redundant and unnecessary). That router sits in one corner of the facility and puts out the WiFi SSIDs "XYZ Guest 2.4G" and 5G. 

 

To provide additional coverage through the facility, I've got an EAP225 unit connected to that router, which sits in the opposite corner of the building. That AP puts out the WiFi SSIDs "XYZ GuestB 2.4G" and 5G. I'd like guests to be able to connect once to a WiFi in either end of the building and have it automatically keep them connected even if they move to the stronger signal at the other side of the building. 

 

Problem is, now I've got 2 devices (1 router + 1 access point), each with their own pair of WiFi SSIDs (one for 2.4G and one for 5G) which makes things somewhat cumbersome because when someone wants to get on the guest network they see 4 choices:

 

XYZ Guest 2.4G

XYZ Guest 5G

XYZ GuestB 2.4G

XYZ GuestB 5G

 

I'd rather just give them 2 choices, at most (2.4G and 5G), but I'm not sure if I'm creating some sort of conflict if I name the SSIDs the same name. Is there a way to combine all of these into 1 or at most, 2 SSIDs? 

 

Thanks in advance!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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2019-12-26 21:16:36 - last edited 2019-12-29 13:52:13

 

Bootie wrote

Is there a way to combine all of these into 1 or at most, 2 SSIDs? 

 

Sure. You just use the same SSID for all EAP's guest WLANs in both frequency bands to have only one name visible to the guests. This is required for »standard« roaming as well as for fast roaming (which EAP225 supports). Using the same name for the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands is also required for band steering to work. There will be no conflict.

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2019-12-26 21:16:36 - last edited 2019-12-29 13:52:13

 

Bootie wrote

Is there a way to combine all of these into 1 or at most, 2 SSIDs? 

 

Sure. You just use the same SSID for all EAP's guest WLANs in both frequency bands to have only one name visible to the guests. This is required for »standard« roaming as well as for fast roaming (which EAP225 supports). Using the same name for the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands is also required for band steering to work. There will be no conflict.

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2019-12-27 20:07:58

@Bootie 

 

Yeah, exactly like @R1D2 said.  I'll just add that the settings need to be exactly the same.  Make sure that the SSID names and security settings match, including the password and key type (WPA2-PSK).  Also, make sure that the access points are on the same network, or roaming isn't going to be fun at all.

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