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Originally Posted by IronFire
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My question is this, is it possible to have the AP’s wired to the router, yet still be seen as one wireless network, so users can just move around without having to switch to separate AP’s wireless networks when in range.
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Yes.
The setup must be:
1. All the APs need different IP addresses (on the same subnet)
2. All APs must use the same SSID.
3. SSID Broadcast (i.e. Beacon Response) must be turn on for each AP.
4. A given AP's RF signal area must overlap with about 30% of the next AP's signal.
The wireless devices will automatically connect to the AP with the strongest signal, and the connection will be maintained seamlessly. When set up lile this, it is known as "Roaming", and is part of the 802.11 standard.