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Using TP-Link Archer C5v router as a WiFi Extender, Wireless bridge successful using WDS
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delaciox
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Jun 16 2021, 10:29 AM
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QUOTE(dwj @ Jun 8 2021, 12:32 AM) can this router work ask wifi repeater? the discussion above is quite complicated and im not the IT tech guy..ive tried to dig into the router config and i could find the setting for the wifi repeater..  this router no repeater mode, but can use as AP mode, must connect cable.
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DARKSIDE
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Jul 2 2021, 01:11 AM
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QUOTE(delaciox @ Jun 16 2021, 10:29 AM) this router no repeater mode, but can use as AP mode, must connect cable. Which means that it's impossible to use this router as wireless bridge? But I saw TS has mentioned previously that he was able to make it work and his router was placed at a different floor with the main one.
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delaciox
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Jul 9 2021, 01:39 AM
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QUOTE(DARKSIDE @ Jul 2 2021, 01:11 AM) Which means that it's impossible to use this router as wireless bridge? But I saw TS has mentioned previously that he was able to make it work and his router was placed at a different floor with the main one. cannot wireless bridge, inside settings din't this function, only can LAN cable set AP
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wanyin111 P
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Oct 9 2021, 09:59 PM
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QUOTE(dijon @ Aug 24 2020, 03:11 PM)
Yes, all working perfectly now as using the Wifi extender at my living hall downstairs (main router on 1st floor) using a LAN port directly connecting a PC desktop ...the speed was ~30Mbps on wireless and now ~80Mbps on wired RJ45 cable connection!
If you used same SSID & password on the Wifi Extender, the devices connected to it may suffer up to 50% slower speed as compared to a direct main router connection. However, it is more convenient as your devices will connect seamlessly to the strongest signal as you move around.
You may try to create a different SSID to check your speed and use the method that gives you the best result.
My preference is always to use wired for non-mobile devices like desktop, laptop, and TV streaming devices (where LAN port is available). Hope this helps too.
A big thank you to delaciox again.. as he provided detailed tips in getting my 'wireless bridge' to work!
hihi Dijon, can u please help me? I have changed as you shared but still the wireless network has 'No internet access'. I've disabled the DCHP and the IP address is already out of the start and end range of IP the main router accepts. (sorry that I'm not pro in network-related things, so I might have name the things wrongly) The picture as attached is my WAN settings.
I planned to connect this as second router in my first floor, connecting via LAN cable to my main router at living hall. This is known as extender right? Sorry and thank you if you can help me.
https://pictr.com/images/2021/10/09/BpAXdY.md.png
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colin_chew P
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Feb 26 2022, 12:10 AM
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(Add youtube website address)/watch?v=NMi5mqqkwUo * I can't post unverified link here. Good video on step by step how to turn your router to extender. This guy using advice from Delaciox from here. Now I try to connect using WDS function on this router but not yet successful. You can enable it on wireless basic settings page using inspect. let me know if you successfully done it.
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colin_chew P
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Mar 16 2022, 09:16 PM
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Hey guys, I successfully set my repeater using WDS on both ISP provided router. May this will useful to you and anyone in future.
If you guys had extra router, you can set it as repeater to cover wifi deadzone in your house. Most router can support wds bridge but that function are locked by ISP firmware. Here i will let you know how to unlock it. I spend lot of days researching on internet. It's easier to connect via ethernet cable but that's not convenient. Wds function are for connecting 2 router wirelessly. I will teach how to unlock only, that's the hard part. You need to watch on youtube how to set you old router as repeater using wds. First, log in your spare router using google chrome browser (important) go to wireless 5ghz page- right click-select inspect (browser function) - find wds and delete "nd"(it may different from other manufacturer). If you had maxis archer c5v like mine, you can directly unlock it by log in using this master password. User name:MaxSysAdm password : Ng88Mxs@2019! . Enable bridge mode in your router. Next, go to your main router you are using go to wireless 5ghz page and right click-inspect - find repeater or wds and delete "nd" or "noshow" that's depend on which router you had. You need to enable wds on all router. Now all your 2.4ghz and 5ghz in your routers can connect to internet. It's took me more than a year and few gave up because no clear instructions on internet. Actually, inspect function in browser people using it to create fake news because you can change word and numbers locally. Hope it's useful to you guys. Now my home had no wifi deadzone and 5ghz full bar any where in my house except bathroom on 3 room because too many wall.
Big thanks to delaciox for show us how to do it and PRSXFENG for root password.
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dest9116
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Jun 12 2023, 09:45 PM
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QUOTE(delaciox @ Jul 13 2020, 05:39 PM) follow step  Thanks work like a charm, just need to restart and walla settle. Of course if want to enter back the modem need to manually key in ip address at ipv4 adapter settings
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PRSXFENG
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Jun 13 2023, 10:25 AM
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QUOTE(colin_chew @ Mar 16 2022, 09:16 PM) Hey guys, I successfully set my repeater using WDS on both ISP provided router. May this will useful to you and anyone in future. If you guys had extra router, you can set it as repeater to cover wifi deadzone in your house. Most router can support wds bridge but that function are locked by ISP firmware. Here i will let you know how to unlock it. I spend lot of days researching on internet. It's easier to connect via ethernet cable but that's not convenient. Wds function are for connecting 2 router wirelessly. I will teach how to unlock only, that's the hard part. You need to watch on youtube how to set you old router as repeater using wds. First, log in your spare router using google chrome browser (important) go to wireless 5ghz page- right click-select inspect (browser function) - find wds and delete "nd"(it may different from other manufacturer). If you had maxis archer c5v like mine, you can directly unlock it by log in using this master password. User name:MaxSysAdm password : Ng88Mxs@2019! . Enable bridge mode in your router. Next, go to your main router you are using go to wireless 5ghz page and right click-inspect - find repeater or wds and delete "nd" or "noshow" that's depend on which router you had. You need to enable wds on all router. Now all your 2.4ghz and 5ghz in your routers can connect to internet. It's took me more than a year and few gave up because no clear instructions on internet. Actually, inspect function in browser people using it to create fake news because you can change word and numbers locally. Hope it's useful to you guys. Now my home had no wifi deadzone and 5ghz full bar any where in my house except bathroom on 3 room because too many wall. Big thanks to delaciox for show us how to do it and PRSXFENG for root password. Haha, the source of the password is actually from Anime4000 from https://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=98293067Also, they changed the password now, it is !!bestHOME!!XXXX now replace XXXX with last 4 of Serial Number of your router
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