Can you teach me how to have the wds bridging function?
I want to bridge tplink c1200 to my main router asus rt-ac66u

But the feedback from few users said only EU firmware has hidden WDS functionality.
If you are using Malaysian firmware, you are outta luck.

My c1200 v1 already flashed to EU firmware earlier this year and was using it for sometime with much less reboot.

Recently i got hold of an asus rt ac66u to be used as my main router on ground floor, so instead of putting the c1200 into the store room I thought might as well make use of it to provide better wifi signal on first floor using the wds function. I googled that both routers use broadcom chips so wds should work.

....sigh...CTRL + F  to search

Here is video
wds.mkv

Oh crap, I think I better rephrase it. My mistake. I shouldn't call it as wireless repeater.

There is no WDS mode (wireless bridging). There is only AP mode via LAN cable. I was saying connecting via LAN cable between two routers and use the AP mode to extend wireless coverage.
EDIT:
But...playing around with the firmware seem to indicate WDS is hidden and might work.........


I wonder if it will work? Problem is = I don't have spare router to test.....

Should I use 2.4ghz or 5ghz for the wds?

Hi all
i got this archer c1200 extra from my unifi. would like to replace it for my timr which using WR841HP.
I tried to setup but failed to connect to internet. Can anyone help me?

Firmware 1.0.0 Build 20170905(EU) ori from TM never flash to any.

Flash with TIME firmware....
V.1
https://static.tp-link.com/2018/201805/2018...20rel.45702.rar

192.168.0.1
username : admin
Password ; TIMEXXXX
XXXX , refer to the last 4 digit of your MAC address in which you can get the bottom of your router

bro the link is not working.
Another question why the SSID come with @unfi... unable to change.

Hi I have a TIME TPlink c1200. I want to try flashing to eu firmware . However I do not have “firmware option” under tools.  I m not sure why. Can anyone help?

Hi I have a TIME TPlink c1200. I want to try flashing to eu firmware . However I do not have “firmware option” under tools.  I m not sure why. Can anyone help?

Log in first, then:

http://192.168.0.1/userRpm/firmwareUpgrade.htm

......You should really read the first page.

Can anyone confirm if i flash to time firmware i can still use with unifi? ..@unifi is annoying but im reluctant to flash EU firmware..

i can't remember which firmware i updated, it's only stated 1.1.1 Build 20170706 rel.65715 (EU).

how long does a firmware update take? i tried a few firmware all like not moving the status. i'm using it for 5g_wds but even though it stated no internet, but i can use the wireless without issue.

The latest stable version of EU firmware is 1.1.3 Build 20180124 rel.52299 (EU). Firmware update normally takes 5 minutes total.

For the WDS part, TP-Link web interface will display 'no internet' status, however the wireless repeater function work just fine with client device at receiving end can online normally. Note, NTP also doesn't work in WDS mode.
Can't do much due to incomplete WDS functionality. It is 'hidden' for a reason.