[SOLVED] switching between multiple access points
Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 10:21 am
I have a local network with a repeater bridge in it. That means I have a network with 2 (wireless) access points, the first one is connected to the modem, the second is to extend the signal. Both are broadcasting using the same SSID. If I am upstairs with my laptop (where I usually am) I have a very poor connection with the first access point, that's what the second access point is for. All this works like a charm and I am very happy with it.
The only problem is that sometimes, out of the blue, something causes my laptop to decide to change the access point. And I am left with a very unstable internet connection. Sometimes I am able to (temporarily) change the access point back using below command, but sometimes it doesn't do anything at all.
What I actually want is a way to choose between the different access points manually (and then force the connection through that access point). But I am not sure if that is possible, so if you know any other solution or a way to notify me when the access point changes that would already be helpful. Thanks in advance.
The only problem is that sometimes, out of the blue, something causes my laptop to decide to change the access point. And I am left with a very unstable internet connection. Sometimes I am able to (temporarily) change the access point back using below command, but sometimes it doesn't do anything at all.
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sudo iwconfig wlan0 ap <MAC ADDRESS>