"allow network to be extended" - what is it really used for?
So, I have marveled at this setting, which I cannot find documented anywhere for a while and wanted to see if anyone knows;
I am very familiar with extending networks and WDS (I am running a segmented network, and have the 5Ghz portion extended with 2 AE).
However, it's a mystery to me what the setting does - as it does NOT seem to be used or needed to 'extend' a network, at least not if it's all AEs. Is this ONLY for WDS extension? Does it hurt or do anything to have it enabled (even if no WDS setup exists, and Apple's 'simplified' n-extension is done)?
Any opinions welcomed 🙂
Cheers,
Dan
I am very familiar with extending networks and WDS (I am running a segmented network, and have the 5Ghz portion extended with 2 AE).
However, it's a mystery to me what the setting does - as it does NOT seem to be used or needed to 'extend' a network, at least not if it's all AEs. Is this ONLY for WDS extension? Does it hurt or do anything to have it enabled (even if no WDS setup exists, and Apple's 'simplified' n-extension is done)?
Any opinions welcomed 🙂
Cheers,
Dan
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