Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2016 8:16 Post subject: Re: Archer C7 as repeater - Internet stops working after 5-1
dancfuller wrote:
VSparxx wrote:
dancfuller wrote:
VSparxx wrote:
Channel width on both routers ?
20 on both.
Thanks.
Try changing to "Wide HT40" on the repeater, see how it goes.
Same result, unfortunately. It works for < 15 seconds, then no internet access on devices connected to the repeater (whether if those devices are WiFi or hard-wired).
Why don't you try client mode, as client bridge isn't the best method, it's really a flawed way for repeating a signal.
Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2016 4:17 Post subject: Re: Archer C7 as repeater - Internet stops working after 5-1
VSparxx wrote:
Why don't you try client mode, as client bridge isn't the best method, it's really a flawed way for repeating a signal.
Tried, but still no luck. Even on wired connections to the DD-WRT 'repeater' router (now, just a client) when it's just setup as a client, the DD-WRT device stops providing a connection to the internet after ~10-15 seconds.
Thanks for your help and suggestions, though. I'll continue to try new builds when they are released.
Is there a bug with the firmware lately that doesn't allow the wireless virtual interface to broadcast a different SSID or (the current one for that matter_
Is there a bug with the firmware lately that doesn't allow the wireless virtual interface to broadcast a different SSID or (the current one for that matter_
I thought I was the only one. I posted a reply here:
Using the latest firmware r30016. When I:
Then in section Virtual Interfaces just below, click on the Add
And under the Virtual Interfaces ath0.1
Wireless Network Name (SSID): dd-wrt_WDS_AP (for virtual SSID enter the SAME SSID name as used in the first router)
Click SAVE
...The WDS Station would lose connection to the WDS AP and I'd have to remove the VAP for the bridge to reestablish itself.
I basically followed this:
Virtual Interfaces (ath0.1, ath1.1, etc.)
Click Add
Wireless Network Mode: AP
Wireless Network Name (SSID): Same as the host router if you want a repeater, or different from the host router if you want your own separate network or for other advanced configurations
Wireless SSID Broadcast: Enable
Click Save
Wireless Security: Match the host router, exactly including capitals & security algorithm. EX: host using WPA2 Personal AES will still work if the repeater is set to WPA2 Personal Mixed AES, for whatever reason, as it includes the algorithm in use (WPA2-AES)
Click Save
Network Configuration: Bridged if you want a repeater to extend the current network of the host router, unbridged if you want your own separate network & are an advanced user
Click Apply Settings
To clarify above, I have a steady WDS AP/Station setup of a pair of matching Archer C7 v2. Everything works fine...until I add a VAP on the WDS Station...
It doesn't matter what SSID I use, the moment I turn on the VAP, I lose the WDS/ath1.sta1 bridge...no connection to WDS AP at all. The moment I remove the VAP, the WDS/ath1.sta1 bridge returns.
Does the current implementation of WDS negate the need to create a virtual AP for repeating signal?
BTW, I have ath0 on the WDS Station with the same SSID as ath1.sta1 and it's bridged correctly...so right now, I have clients that connect to the 2.4GHz on WDS Station, WDS bridge betwee WDS Station and AP on 5GHz as ath1.sta1 and I have clients that connect directly to 5GHz to the WDS AP. *I want to be able to repeat the same SSID on the WDS Station and VAP isn't working for me to do so.
After a bunch of testing, and setting up a VAP on the WDS Station, I've come to the conclusion that the current implementation of WDS Station already repeats the signal from the WDS bridge/signal from the WDS AP. Pls correct me if I'm wrong.
Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2016 4:11 Post subject: WPA Security help
Hi,
I've already setup the wireless repeater bridged, everything is being broadcast perfectly even the secondary SSID I setup. I can see the signal for the wifi strong evn though im logged in to the primary SSID, then when I rry to log in to the secondary SSID which is secured by WPA it doesnt let me login I get "incorrect password" everytime, even if I change the password.
Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2016 21:35 Post subject: I got it working but failed after a few days
Hello Everyone,
I was able to get the wireless repeater working I decided to disable the SSID and remove the security, then connect from there. However it only worked for a couple of days .. . Now it doesn't get any connection from the main router and I get a self assigned ip whenever I connect through the ethernet port and it only keeps connecting/loading on the wifi so I'm at a lost.. I'm not sure if I should update the firmware for the E1200v2 again or what..
Here is my setup:
main router: modem router by the ISP
main router location: Living room
wireless repeater: Linksys E1200v2
wireless repeater location: Bedroom upstairs
operating system: OSX El Capitan
DD-WRT firmware: DD-WRT.V24-19519_NEWD-2_K2.6_mini-e1200v2.bin & DD-WRT.V24-29519_NEWD-2_K3.x_mega-nv64k.bin
So if anyone can shed some light please let me know thanks..
Scenario:
Main Router --D-Link DIR-615e4 installed with DD-WRT with DHCP ON and working fine..
2nd Router -- TP Link TL-WR740N V5 installed with DD-WRT
and connected to Main Router via CLient Bridge (Routed)
2nd router flashed with betas/2016/08-16-2016-r30432/tplink_tl-wr740nv5..and successfully connected to main router and internet is also working fine WHEN DHCP DISABLE on 2nd router ...
but when i configure DHCP ON on 2nd router ,i am not getting internet access ...
Please guide veterans how can i manage to get internet access with dhcp on on 2nd router ...
I have a TP-Link 300Mbps Wireless N Router (Model no. TL-WR841ND Version 10.0) and I need to turn it into a repeater. My primary router is Technicolor.
I downloaded factory-to-ddwrt.bin and tl-wr841nd-webflash.bin Version 10 and installed everything just fine. The problem is that when the router wont connect to the primary one, the Ping isn't giving me any response.
My primary IP is 192.168.1.254
Could it be because I made my secondary IP into 192.168.1.1 ?
Sorry I'm all over the place with my explanation, any way I can clarify everything let me know
Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2016 19:34 Post subject: Re: Archer C7 as repeater - Internet stops working after 5-1
I'm having the exact same issue as dancfuller reported on my WNDR3700v1. The unit works as a repeater for about 30s then internet traffic stops. All local traffic continues to work fine. An IP renew restarts the 30s clock.
For reference, I started on build 23919 and now am on 30880 with the same results.
Was there a solution?
dancfuller wrote:
VSparxx wrote:
Why don't you try client mode, as client bridge isn't the best method, it's really a flawed way for repeating a signal.
Tried, but still no luck. Even on wired connections to the DD-WRT 'repeater' router (now, just a client) when it's just setup as a client, the DD-WRT device stops providing a connection to the internet after ~10-15 seconds.
Thanks for your help and suggestions, though. I'll continue to try new builds when they are released.