Client bridge from AP (AC68U) running merlin to wr841N ddwrt

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hy_tek
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 18, 2017 22:54    Post subject: Client bridge from AP (AC68U) running merlin to wr841N ddwrt Reply with quote
Hello I am new here and wanted to introduce myself. I am not a newb to networking but a newb to DD-WRT and custom firmware.

I have an Asus RT-AC68U running Merlin wired as an AP for my wireless network. DHCP is off and it has a static IP of 192.168.0.250. This AP is connected to a TL-R470T+ used as my main DHCP router and my Gateway to the internet (192.168.0.1). What I am trying to do is use a TL-WR841N as a client bridge or wifi adapter connecting my non wifi computer to the network wirelessly. I flashed DD-WRT on the WR841N. I then researched how to hook it up in client bridge mode here in the forums. I have very carefully set all the wireless security and modes, SSID and WPA key, turned off DHCP, etc to match my AP router as instructed. I set both subnets to match the main router. Problem is I still cannot connect the two routers.

I have tried several different tutorials to set up a client bridge in DD-WRT and none of them worked. I am baffled at this point. Any help or pointing me to a tutorial on how to connect an AP to a DD-WRT router as a client bridge would be appreciated. I have read every one I think.
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 19, 2017 15:19    Post subject: Client Bridge Reply with quote
My first question would be:
Is the Firewall disabled on the Client Bridge?
Is both the Gateway and Local DNS on the Client Bridge set to the main Gateway (192.168.0.1 in your case)?
Verify wifi security settings to make sure they match perfectly. WPA vs WPA2, AES or TKIP, or Both, same password including capitalization, same channel, same SSID.

The most common one is that people often forget to turn off the firewall.

Which dd-wrt build number are you using? I personally always run the latest Beta, after reading the svn timeline (http://svn.dd-wrt.com/timeline) and the latest build thread here on the forums. Betas can be found here: ftp://ftp.dd-wrt.com/betas/

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