Should my RE3000W Linksys wifi booster be creating a new SSID after setup?

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I'm a little worried that my wifi extender isn't working, It says its connected and running but I'm not sure if it should be creating a separate SSID to connect to. Can someone clarify this for me? I've looked at the manual and checked online but I can't seem to find an answer.

Noodles

Posted 2015-02-01T14:45:19.810

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Wifi boosters typically broadcast a network with the same SSID as the original access point. Your computers/devices will see them as a single network and "roam" between them, i.e. automatically switch to the stronger signal as you move around the house.

To verify that the booster is working, you can use a wifi analyzer app - most will be able to distinguish between the main AP and the booster via MAC address instead of SSID and display them separately. There are lots of such programs available, like this one for windows and this app for android.

tlng05

Posted 2015-02-01T14:45:19.810

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