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Yes, it can, but recommends not. As most APs, you can configure them as you wish with the same SSID (as long as they are on different channels and same IP net), but I chose not to. That is what I was referring to when i mentioned "stickyness" where clients can hang onto a weaker AP signal near the boundaries Vs switching.…
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Yes, I should have clarified that MAC is a last line of defense and should not be primary security by any means. WPA2-PSK, AES and proper passphrase are primary lines of defense. MAC is secondary and recommended in Watchguard documentation when allowing any WiFi access on your trusted interface. For instance I don't want…
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I ended up taking the simple route and added an inexpensive Netgear N300 Model EX2700 WiFi Extender for the Guest WiFi Interface. It was $29.99 so no love lost if it dies in 6mo ... So, far I am impressed and have not gotten any complaints. I placed it in an elect outlet about 1/3 of the way toward the back of the office…
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Yes, that is an option and use the "Other WiFi Router they already had" in AP mode on that Optional Port that I reconfigured as a custom Interface. In fact, I already did a Bridge with the "Secure" WiFi Adapter (MAC Controlled) in the T15 with the Trusted Interface. So, I could do that again for the Guest and Keep the…
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Thanks for your response. Always great to hear how others are tackling these issues. I can't go back and justify to the client to spend the $$$ on another WG AP, so the solution to extend their guest_WiFi must be inexpensive. Luckily the Secure WiFi segment is not really in use (currently). Performance is not the greatest…