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- Can two different SSIDs have the same network?
- Is it good to have 2 SSID?
- Does having 2 SSID affect performance?
- Can devices on different SSIDs see each other?
Can two different SSIDs have the same network?
Some routers offer multiple SSIDs on the same band. One SSID may be a guest network that allows users to connect to the Internet but not to other local devices, while the other SSID allows Internet access and connection to other WiFi devices on that SSID as well as local Ethernet connected devices.
Is it good to have 2 SSID?
Well, having more than one SSID isn't bad as they can be used to provide different levels of wireless access to different users and devices, but, to reduce overhead, it would be best to deploy no more than 3 SSIDs.
Does having 2 SSID affect performance?
Having too many SSIDs reduces performance due to channel utilisation so it is recommended to have no more than three SSIDs per access point.
Can devices on different SSIDs see each other?
No, just having different SSIDs as per your diagram would put Computer B on the same network as your other machines. It would be able to communicate with everything else on your network. The SSID is just used as an identifier for the wireless connection your adapter will connect to.
