Can multiple Time Capsules have different wireless network names

[gpspad]

I have a small network setup with two times capsules attached via ethernet. One is in the basement and one is on second floor. I have both wireless networks names the same thing. I do find devices in some spots have trouble figuring out which network has the better signal.

I was thinking of renaming one wireless network for example downstairs, and the other one upstairs. I would still have both routers connected via an ethernet cable and only one would be assigning the ip addresses.

Can I do this and still have all the devices that connect to it see each other on the network?

Are there any problems with doing this?

 

[timidpimpin]

I have a small network setup with two times capsules attached via ethernet. One is in the basement and one is on second floor. I have both wireless networks names the same thing. I do find devices in some spots have trouble figuring out which network has the better signal.

I was thinking of renaming one wireless network for example downstairs, and the other one upstairs. I would still have both routers connected via an ethernet cable and only one would be assigning the ip addresses.

Can I do this and still have all the devices that connect to it see each other on the network?

Are there any problems with doing this?

Your plan is very sound and logical. Should solve all the conflicts.

 

[techwarrior]

Yes, you can do this, you can even split 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz networks names, so 24UP, 5UP, 24DOWN, 5DOWN for example.

Most devices can retain multiple networks, some can only retain a single network (typically IoT). So, segmenting the networks allows you to restrict which access point and frequency it will connect to. I do this for isolating problems, but no reason not to keep it this way if it serves a need.

Each access point forwards DCP requests to the one router, and all share the same LAN address scheme, so unrolled protocols like AirPlay will be seen regardless of which SSID the device is connected to.