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I would like to configure 3 or 4 routers in a way that they all have the same SSID.

I saw this very helpful question + answers:

How can I get the same SSID for multiple access points?,

and also this explicit help with configuration:

http://www.hanselman.com/blog/ConfiguringTwoWirelessRoutersWithOneSSIDNetworkNameAtHomeForFreeRoaming.aspx

but unfortunately I think it only deals with the setup of just two routers with the same SSID. My question is, how would one properly extent that idea to configure for instance 3 or 4 routers with the same SSID? I know that the principle of the configuration will work for more than 2 routers, but I don't know how to explicitly do it. For instance I wouldn't know which IP addresses to give to the routers. (?)

This is the first time I ask a question on this website, so please let me know if there is anything wrong with my question/formulation/anything!

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    The directions that work for 2 routers will work for any number of routers
    – Ramhound
    Feb 20, 2015 at 14:52
  • Thank you @Ramhound for your comment. But what is still unclear to me, is which IP's you give for all routers? just .2, .3 etc? thanks! Feb 20, 2015 at 14:54
  • Please edit your question to add this info.
    – Xavierjazz
    Feb 20, 2015 at 14:55
  • possible duplicate of How can I get the same SSID for multiple access points? Feb 20, 2015 at 15:00
  • @Xavierjazz, I will straight away. @'TECHIE007, I already saw that question, please read in my question why I think this is not the same! Thanks! Feb 20, 2015 at 15:04

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I'll explain this very briefly. You should set up one router as your "main" router. Then set up the other routers/access points in what you would call bridged mode. You should also consider using separate channels to avoid interference.

Example:
Router 1 - Channel 1
Bridge 2 - Channel 3
Bridge 3 - Channel 6
Brdige 4 - Channel 9

Check here for a more in-depth read: How can I get the same SSID for multiple access points?

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  • If you can't configure your secondary routers in "bridge mode" then you simply disable DHCP on the secondary router in question and give it a static IP (via it's web GUI) that must be within your subnet range but not within your DHCP pool/scope. Plan your network! Plan your DHCP pool. Plan your static IPs. Plan your reservations. Get a piece of paper and draw a box for your main modem/router (the one that provides Internet to your network). Find out if your secondary routers have a "bridge" or "access point" mode - if not then you'll need to give them static IPs and disable DHCP on them.
    – Kinnectus
    Feb 20, 2015 at 15:06
  • I thank you both very much. I guess I was wrong thinking that going from 2 to 3 routers would cause additional complications. Feb 20, 2015 at 15:09
  • Also I'm sorry I tried to upvote but apparently I don't have enough reputation yet! Feb 20, 2015 at 15:10
  • :). It seems that this answer does answer your question. If so, please mark it as accepted so the answerer can reap the points.
    – Xavierjazz
    Feb 20, 2015 at 15:10

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