Does the range extender generate a different SSID that must be joined or does it "mesh" host routers SSID? null

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Chadwick · Accepted Answer

If I understand your question correctly, it will do both. You can set it up to clone your router's SSID for seamless transitions and range extension, or you can set it up as a totally separate access point (with its own SSID and network name). Hope this helps!

Answered by Chadwick 9 years ago

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Linksys Staff · Answer

Hi, Break9! During the initial setup, the RE7000 will connect to your existing wireless networks. However, you can configure the unit manually and change the extended network name to your preference. To learn how to set up the Linksys RE7000 to work as a range extender, check out this link: http://www.linksys.com/ph/support-article?articleNum=187986 . To manually change the settings of the RE7000, click on this link: http://www.linksys.com/us/support-article?articleNum=187984 .

Answered by Linksys Staff 9 years ago

voltfan72 · Answer

Both. At first it comes up as ( xxx-ext) where the x's are your ssid name. After you set it up you can go into the extender's menu and ( mesh ) the ssid's together. This is what enables the seamless roaming.

Answered by voltfan72 9 years ago

Abel · Answer

It will mesh with the router you have.

ElectronDoc · Answer

Meshes with your host wifi router, but uses the host name followed by _Ext. This can be changed if desired.

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