Hi all, I just set up an access point and I have a question. My main router/modem is located upstairs centurylink C3000Z, and I just setup an access point downstairs TP-link AC1750. I set everything up correctly to my knowledge, they have different IP addresses, on different channels, etc
They are on the same SSID. My question is, how do I know if this access point is REALLY working (aka roaming) when I go downstairs closer to my access point router? I did notice the signal strength is stronger and speed pretty consistent downstairs as compared to before I setup the access point.
However, when I change the SSID of the new router to something different, my device (iPhone) never jumps off my main router to the access point unless I manually change it. As I said above it seems to be faster if I’m on the same SSID. Doing some Speedtests when I turn the access point off the download speed fluctuates 20-37 mbps and when I have it on it stay a consistent 37-38 mpbs ( we don’t do much gaming)
I’ve read that this WiFi roaming only occurs if the original signal from the main router is so low it searches for the next signal, however I have no idea if this is actually occurring with my new access point. Do you guys have any comments or insight if this is working as it should? Is there another way to get full house WiFi coverage (home mesh ORBI or ubiquiti access point)?
Thank you all! I’m super new at this and curious. Thanks!
They are on the same SSID. My question is, how do I know if this access point is REALLY working (aka roaming) when I go downstairs closer to my access point router? I did notice the signal strength is stronger and speed pretty consistent downstairs as compared to before I setup the access point.
However, when I change the SSID of the new router to something different, my device (iPhone) never jumps off my main router to the access point unless I manually change it. As I said above it seems to be faster if I’m on the same SSID. Doing some Speedtests when I turn the access point off the download speed fluctuates 20-37 mbps and when I have it on it stay a consistent 37-38 mpbs ( we don’t do much gaming)
I’ve read that this WiFi roaming only occurs if the original signal from the main router is so low it searches for the next signal, however I have no idea if this is actually occurring with my new access point. Do you guys have any comments or insight if this is working as it should? Is there another way to get full house WiFi coverage (home mesh ORBI or ubiquiti access point)?
Thank you all! I’m super new at this and curious. Thanks!
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