Multiple Access Points

[tgav8rs]

We need to set up 2-3 WAPs in a home. The client wants to have separated wireless lan segments but has 1 cable modem. Any ideas?

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[M/Q]

Separated in what way? Different subnets or just different SSIDs?

[tgav8rs]

We could do either. Different SSIDs would be preferable, but if easier we can go to separate subnets.

Thanks

[M/Q]

Is the client concerned about seamless roaming? Maybe if you go into more details as to what the client exactly wants and what you perceive the network looking like, it would be easier to discuss.

[tgav8rs]

Good questions.

It's a large house, > 9,000 sqft. It has 2 floors and a large outdoor area with pool. On a river in SW Florida.

The client would like to do seemless roaming for his laptop. We will also be placing a couple of wireless printers throughout the house for his access. We will also be using the access for media for the theater so will need to be able to access the internet for that.

We have been able to set up multiple SSIDs so far.

Thanks

[umdivx]

Not sure why you'd want to run seperate networks or seperate SSID's or anything.

What i'd do is runa WDS wireless mesh through out the home, I am assuming you won't be able to hard wire (Eithernet connect) each access point correct?

First find a set of ap's that can work in WDS mode. Cisco (the expensive side) or Buffalo Tech (cheap side) will both be able to run a WDS mesh network.

Do a through site survey, place the AP's in area's where coverage is needed, and where the coverage from adjacent AP's overlap the next one and so on.

Set all the AP's to the same SSID, but different channels. Say the first one is on channel 1, set the next one to 6, and the next one to 11 and so on. That way you don't have two AP's fighting over one another.

With that setup you should be able to have one flawless/continous wireless network. I guess I just don't understand why your running seperate SSID's when all the access points share the same single internet connection.

- Josh