Bridge router - which SSID to log into?

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Bridge router - which SSID to log into?
Bridge router - which SSID to log into?
2020-04-01 13:19:01 - last edited 2020-04-01 14:10:24
Model: Archer A10  
Hardware Version: V1
Firmware Version: 2.0.3

I have a primary router upstairs and have enabled a second router downstairs in bridge mode. I now have 2 SSID's that I could log into and I don't really understand if bridge mode is boosting the SSID of the primary or if I need to log into the extended router. 

 

If i am downstairs should I log into the SSID of the extended router or still log into the SSID of the primary router? 

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Re:Bridge router - which SSID to log into?
2020-04-01 22:07:24

@MattRVA 

 

If you do not have a Ethernet cable going from one router to the other then the second router then it is using the Wi-Fi of the main router to get internet and broadcasting its own Wi-Fi also known as WDS Bridging. 

 

I would recommend connecting to which ever device is physically closer to you.

 

 

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Re:Bridge router - which SSID to log into?
2020-04-02 11:41:12

@Tony Thank you for your reply. I've now been reading about powerline adapters, a new concept to me, and clearly I've alot to learn in setting up a network in my home. Thanks

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Re:Bridge router - which SSID to log into?
2020-04-02 17:11:17

@MattRVA 

 

Great!

 

If something is not making sense don't hesistate to post a new thread.

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