[kwlug-disc] Wi-fi questions

CrankyOldBugger crankyoldbugger at gmail.com
Wed Feb 8 08:36:44 EST 2023


OK, this looks interesting..  One question, though, is can it be set up to
use the same channel/SSID (or whatever it's called now) as the existing
router?  i.e. I want to connect once and walk around the house without
having to worry about changing antennas or signing back in or anything.  In
other words, one ring to rule them all..


On Tue, Feb 7, 2023 at 9:06 PM Jason <jasonpa at gmail.com> wrote:

> As a quick solution I'd look at Wi-Fi Range Extenders.  I'd suggest
> getting one at Best Buy so if it doesn't work you can always return
> it.
>
> Something like this:
>
> https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/netgear-nighthawk-x4-ac2200-wi-fi-range-extender-ex7300-100cns/10460157
>
> You can run that cable if you want, and set it up as a separate Wi-Fi
> Hotspot, or just use it to improve your existing Wi-Fi siqnal.
>
> On Tue, Feb 7, 2023 at 8:57 PM Chris Frey <cdfrey at foursquare.net> wrote:
> >
> > On Tue, Feb 07, 2023 at 08:45:43PM -0500, Jeff Smith wrote:
> > > My current wi-fi router is a Synology router.  Twist my arm enough and
> > > I could replace the router, if necessary.  I’m open to all suggestions.
> >
> > This is way out of my wheelhouse, but a friend of mine uses Covr.
> >
> > - Chris
> >
> >
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