Re: Multiple instances of same SSID

On Tue, 22 Jan 2008 05:59:46 -0500, vj_v1
<vj_v1.33l3mh@no-mx.wirelessforums.org> wrote:

>I have been facing a strange problem since i have installed CISCO
>1310 outdoorAccess points.
>
>I have used the same SSID for all 12 access points and when i try to
>search for a wifi connection, the list shows multiple instances of same
>SSID but in a strange fashion.

Search for wireless networks using what tool, program, or OS APP?
Have you tried other wireless clients?
Have you tried sniffers (i.e. Kismet, Netstumbler)?

>for example the SSID for all the access points is "AIR"
>So when i search for a wireless connection, im shown
>
>Air
>Air 1
>Air 1 2
>AIR 1 2 3
>Air 1 2 3 4
>Air 1 2 3 4 5
>and so on.

Weird. I've never seen anything like that.

>I would like to mention that all the access point are placed far
>apart..

Well, have you tried turning all of them off except for one and seeing
if that magically fixes the problem? If it does, turn on a 2nd access
point and see if it reproduces the problem.

>I would be thankful if someone could explain this strange phenomenon.

Magic.

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