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Archer C7 WDS no Internet connection
Archer C7 WDS no Internet connection
2020-05-10 16:11:00 - last edited 2020-05-10 16:16:57
Model: Archer C7  
Hardware Version: V5
Firmware Version: 1.0.11

Hi,

 

I want to connect my Archer C7 to my Wi-Fi and extend it using WDS. I am fillowing this guide and I cannot make it working.

 

I have changed LAN address (main router IP is 192.168.1.254):

Enabled WDS bridge (used Survey):

And disabled DHCP:

What makes me wonder is that guide claims Archer C7 should automatically set Wi-Fi settings to match bridged network. Mine looks different - there is a separate SSID which I set previously:

Am I missing something? When I connect to TP-Link_Extend, I am given no IP address and have no Internet Connection. When connected to NETIASPOT-AA, all works fine but main router is used instead of TP-Link Archer C7. Please advise. 

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Re:Archer C7 WDS no Internet connection
2021-02-15 20:13:23

@Karister did you get an answer?

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Re:Archer C7 WDS no Internet connection
2021-02-15 20:34:10 - last edited 2021-02-16 01:20:43

@bobred 

 

Use this guide for newer devices.

Your setup is looking good - just set the wireless security of the C7 (TP-Link_Extend) to WPA2-PSK / AES (currently on Auto).

You may need to reboot the devices after finishing configuration (main router, then extended router) if the WDS status is not "RUN".

 

 

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Re:Archer C7 WDS no Internet connection
2021-02-15 23:11:14

@bobred, no. I was only able to connect via wi-fi to main router but I did not manage to extend the same SSID. I was only able to create new wi-fi with own subnet. Eventually I resigned from this router.

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