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GarnerMjolnir

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I have read all over on the internet to try to figure this out. Perhaps you all can help. We have Fiber Optic internet that is run into a central building with Cat 5. In the central building we have our "main router". Then we have Cat 5 running from the central building to two other buildings. We want to be able to have wireless internet in all three buildings, so we have the first router broadcasting a signal but how do we setup two more routers in two different buildings. Online it sounded like I need to get into the secondary routers settings and turn off the DHCP, and change the Ip address by one digit at the end. Is this all that is required? Any help would be appreciated.
 
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I would suggest naming them differently (as mentioned above), and you can use the same password. When someone moves about the campus, they will eventually drop the first access point, and gain connectivity on the second (there may be a slight pause when switching over). Once you connect once to an access point, Windows Vista, 7 or 8 will remember the settings for the next time.
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You need one "server" or router that will assign DHCP for the entire network - both wireless and wired. Next, you need to either purchase "access points" or routers (configured to be access points) to be the wi-fi signals. Access points are going to be less expensive as a general rule. You will need to develop a standardized "security" (WPA2 would be suggested), with a naming scheme (i.e. ABC_CO_BLDG1, ABC_CO_BLDG2, etc) so you can determine where you are connecting to.

Depending upon the floor plans of the buildings, you may need multiple access points configured in each building to provide adequate signal for everyone connecting.

This can be quite a complex setup, depending on the total square footage, floor plans and number of access points/routers being installed, you might want to consult with a professional, as they know the equipment, where to place them, etc....you may pay a fee for their service - but you may save money on equipment and get a better designed network.
 
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Thanks for the info. Sounds like buying a couple access points would be the easy button. Can each access point be named something different but use the same password? Would a person be able to get up and move from one spot to another without connecting to the new access point manually?
 
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I would suggest naming them differently (as mentioned above), and you can use the same password. When someone moves about the campus, they will eventually drop the first access point, and gain connectivity on the second (there may be a slight pause when switching over). Once you connect once to an access point, Windows Vista, 7 or 8 will remember the settings for the next time.
 
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