[System] You are a professional Wi-Fi router support assistant; I will provide forum posts as background material, and you should learn from them while remaining aware that forum content may be incomplete, outdated, or incorrect — when uncertain, explicitly note that you are uncertain and refer the user to official documentation or other authoritative sources for verification.

[User]
Title: iPhone on Omada APs

I have had a good experience with Omada APs. I used three EAP225s in my home with reasonable success for years. Earlier this year, I decided to upgrade to WiFi 6 APs, and went with the EAP610. I know, not a huge upgrade, but I mainly wanted to try WiFi 6 since my devices were mostly compatible.

With the new APs in the same places as the old ones, I get decent speeds, but there are huge problems with roaming with my family's iPhones. Especially when roaming between floors, they seem to have long pauses (1-2minutes) where they have no connectivity, then finally wake up and connect to the closest AP. Other devices - laptops, streamers, TVs - have no such issue, but it seems like Apple's phones are trying to hang on to weak signals forever. Once connected, I get the expected speeds; it's just that big delay that makes things weird.

Is this a known thing? Are there settings I should tweak?

[Assistant]
yes, you can try turning down the power on the 2.4 and 5 GHz radios as a start. There is at least one setting you can try (i don't remember, sorry) if the AP supports "roaming" IEEE std 802.11 k ? v ? support. i believe there is a setting to knock off a client at certain received signal level, but ultimately the client device determines when to detach. Turning power down may be the easiest, particularly 2.4 GHz as it penetrates more obstacles (walls, etc) and reaches further.

For 802.11k/v/r support and clients tracking - Omada SDN Controller.

I'm wondering what's different in your configuration of the 610s vs the old 225s. The other replies already mentioned likely sources of problems, but those would apply just as much to the 225s if they were set up the same way (same power levels, with or without a central controller, etc).


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[User]
Title: Full bar of wifi but no connectivity

Internet does work however when I’m further away no connection as shown.

[Assistant]
Bars on clients don't mean much when trying to diagnose. Do you have more than one AP source ?
What to the AP logs show ?
Have you run a wifi survey with an app that at least shows signal level in dB for each source at each location ?
Could be the client is not able to authenticate on that AP ? Or 2 APs and it is holding on to the other, weaker one (no throughput) while seeing the closer, stronger one ?

degrub said:
Bars on clients don't mean much when trying to diagnose. Do you have more than one AP source ?
What to the AP logs show ?
Have you run a wifi survey with an app that at least shows signal level in dB for each source at each location ?
Could be the client is not able to authenticate on that AP ? Or 2 APs and it is holding on to the other, weaker one (no throughput) while seeing the closer, stronger one ?
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It’s just one router and one main wifi but it’s like 2.4ghz and 5 together. That’s not the issue since I have the same issue with my guest. And the logs just show that it disconnected the client until it reconnects. All devices have the issues


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[User]
Title: Antenna Question

I'm assuming there's no real difference between antennas from one antenna to another aside from one antenna perhaps being more powerful than another. Right?

Mostly curious because I saw a spec page on a wifi adapter indicate that the antenna is specifically a wifi 6E antenna which I thought was weird that it would even list this. So now I'm wondering if that's just marketing or if there's any actual difference technically between a wifi 6 vs a wifi 6E atenna. I know 6E adds the 6ghz radio but does that need to be supported in the antenna itself as well? And would there be any difference between a wifi 6E antenna vs a wifi 7 antenna then for example if that's the case?

[Assistant]
There is no "more powerful" antenna. Antennas have gain and frequency range. Wi-Fi 6 5GHz band antenna may have some design differences compared to Wi-Fi 6E/7 6GHz band antenna. Don't expect much high-tech engineering with consumer AIO routers though. Most use simple 1/2 wave length dipole with lots of non-functional "gaming plastic" around, omnidirectional with 2-3dBi gain, dollar a piece cost from a hard to pronounce supplier.

I meant more so on the client side. But either way basically a wifi 6e antenna and a wifi 7 antenna are the same thing, and wifi 5 might have some differences is what you're saying?

Antennas are made for specific frequency range. What data they will transmit and receive doesn't matter. Cheaper mass production devices like most consumer products often have multi-band antennas. Not the best for any band, but good enough for what the device is going to be used for.

For this specific Wi-Fi adapter expect 2x multi-band antennas with different gain for different bands, but good enough. The rest is marketing.


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[User]
Title: Chromecast Slow over-wifi

I have the RT-AX86U Pro router flashed with the latest Merlin (3004.388.8_2). Speeds i'm getting from my ISP are great! 930 down / 40 up. Devices on my 5Ghz SSID gets 240mbps or better.

The plex server has a few videos that are 99+Mbps and because of this, I decided to connect it directly to the router. Speed tests on the plex server are 800+Mbps.

My problem is with my Chromecast with Google TV (4K) - it buffers with these large videos. This device sits one wall away, about 15 feet from the router. When I use the Airflow app to cast, then subsequently test the speed of the chromecast, it starts off great with 150+Mbps. Doing further speed tests drops it down to sub 100Mbps, even 80Mbps. Forgot to mention that the Chromecast is strictly wifi.

Here's what I've done so far, without successfully increasing the chromecast speed test
- Did the 30-30-30 reset with both my router and modem (Netgear CM-1000)
- Used SSID with no special characters. Same with password.
- Used a different SSID and password (that my devices would not connect to automatically)
- Disabled Airtime Fairness
- Using WPA2 Personal
- 5Ghz: switched to non-DFS channels, also tested channels with less SSIDs broadcasting
- Disabled 160mhz
- Used Guest Network (2.4 and 5.0)
- Connected to the 2.4 band

Streaming the 99+Mbps videos on my phone or laptop does not result in buffering.

EDIT: The 99mbps video has subtitles turned off. CPU on the server is an i7-4700HQ. I'm doing direct stream since the display is a 4K television.

[Assistant]
How well Plex can stream files will often depend on how they are encoded! And your Chromecast with Google TV (4K) is not strictly WiFi - I have one here, and you can get a powersupply with ethernet port to replace the PSU it came with - note that it's still limited to 100Mbps though!

JebusTox said:
Did the 30-30-30 reset

There is no 30-30-30 reset with Asus routers.

Hard factory reset method for your model:
[Wireless Router] ASUS router Hard Factory Reset - Method 2 | Official Support | ASUS Global

I don't know what your streaming issue is, sorry.

Also worth pointing out that on-the-fly 4K streaming can have a bit rate in the range 35-40Mbps (so if it's encoding you shouldn't see a sustained data stream significantly faster than this), and the sending device needs to be capable of encoding at those kind of rates - it's not just a basic data transfer but a transformation!


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[User]
Title: Ubiquiti NanoStation M2

Hey all,
I am trying to figure out if the following setup will work. We support an Orphanage in South Africa. Recently they have had a rash of break-ins and were asking about setting up security cameras. It is a large area and hard-wiring them would be almost impossible. They currently get their WiFi from a Rain , "The 101" 5G router . I was going to buy a couple of Ubiquiti NanoStation M2's AirMax . One of them I would connect to the Network port of the 101, mount it on a pole and point it toward the main buildings. Then I would mount several Eufy WiFi S340 cameras in strategic locations.
I would install the other Nanostation at the main building, run a cable down into a router for them to get WiFi.
Question: Would the S340's (2.4 GHz) be able to use the signal being pumped out by the NanoStation M2 or does it have to go through the receiving M2?

Thanks in advance

[Assistant]
NanoStation M2 can be configured in Access Point mode, but will few cameras work well with the available bandwidth - I don't know.

Example configuration here:
airMAX M - How to use a NanoStation as an outdoor WiFi AP | HostiFi Help Center
Learn how to setup an airMAX NanoStation as a WiFi AP for outdoor use
support.hostifi.com


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[User]
Title: Connecting a Pool Heater

Hi, I'm trying to connect a WiFi enabled swimming pool heat pump and having some issues. According to the instructions, it uses the Tuya Smart Life App. For a bunch of reasons I've had to use a TPLink Powerline Adapter (TL-WPA8631P) to get a wifi signal near the heater, but when I put the heater into pairing mode, the app is telling me the network is unusable. I looked at the Help section of the app and as with many IoT gadgets, it says it's 2.4Ghz only, so I disabled the 5GHz band to be sure. It says it has to be WPA2/PSK with AES, so I set the network to use that. It also says the network cannot be 80211n only, so I set the mode to b/g/n Mixed. It still says the network is unusable. So now I'm stuck. Is it a problem with the network or just some shoddy cheap Chinese WiFi in the heater?

I installed the Wifiman app to check the network and the signal is fine next to the heater. It's an Android phone that's a few years old and when I look at the network I see PHY Mode as Wifi 4 - 802.11n, MIMO 2x2. Does that just mean my phone is using 802.11n? I was kind of expecting to see something like Wifi 4 - 802.11b/g/n MIMO 2x2 to know that other modes are available on the network. It's like I need to force the network to g or n, but the only options in the AP control panel are b/g/n (which I'm using), g/n (which I tried and didn't work) or n only (which the instructions explicitly say won't work).

Any thoughts or help much appreciated. Thanks in advance.

[Assistant]
If I had to bet, it probably is shoddy wireless, much like most of the wireless you find on smart TVs. That's why I avoid wireless as much as possible, relegating it (ideally) to mobile devices.

Sometimes devices will have been developed and tested w/ older networking equipment, and sometimes newer networking equipment will have trouble w/ the older standards. Given everything you've described, it sure seems like it wants to use wireless G. That's why I keep one or two old wireless G/N routers on the shelf, in case compatibility becomes an issue. It also means I don't have to compromise my primary network by supporting outdated (and perhaps less secure) networking standards.

In the case of a Smart TV, I'll either (preferably) bridge it to the router w/ powerline (w/ ethernet at both ends), or I'll use a wireless ethernet bridge, essentially replacing the TV's built-in wireless adapter for my own. Of course, the former doesn't help unless the TV (or in your case, the pool heater) has a wired ethernet port.

That's why I always check when purchasing any network-enabled device that it also has an ethernet port (esp. for non mobile devices). Too many such devices these days (including laptops) assume it's of no value and just drop it. Bad idea imo.

Unfortunately, no wired ethernet port otherwise that would have been my go-to as well.

What happens if you set up a hotspot on your phone that mimics your home Wifi, and use that to set up the heater, and then when it's running turn the hotspot off and the WiFi back on?
*Also many Tuya smart devices have a secondary "Acess Point" set-up mode.


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[User]
Title: Trying To Understand the GS - AX5400

I have some questions that I've very unsure about.
#1: How many devices can I have connected to this router? I believe it 25, but unsure about.
#2: In my View List I have 25 with interfaces ranging from DHCP (using the Enther cable, then the 2.4G and 5G. I have 1 Netgear router that is in that list. Now that netgear router has a few items connected to it. Now can I bring in a wifi to it as well or am I done as I can't bring anything else it? If I'm done being able to add things, what is my next step without purchasing anything else?
#3: Is there a router out there that will handle more 25 devices? If so, what is the name of it?
Thanks

[Assistant]
In a normal setup, you can easily add 250 devices - but that doesn't mean that number would work well!
It's utilization of the bands that is really going to determine how many devices you can use. You can see what this is in the router WebUI> System Log>Wireless Log

25 devices with high demands on the router might be a problem but 8 or 9 high demand and the rest as low demand, shouldn't be too challenging for the router. It's probably a good idea to tell us what issues you are seeing, rather that how you are thinking of curing an unspecified problem!

If you've a large number of high demand devices and the utilization is high, then you might want to be looking at adding a wired access point at a distance from the router and on a different channel. If many of those devices are 2.4GHz then you could add a mesh unit (or two) as these can often connect to the router on 5GHz while giveing access on 2.4GHz.

*I would have thought that your router will manage an average network with 25 devices - it's all about how long is a piece of string! On my own network I'm rationising at the moment and dropping a few of the Smart devices that never seem to get used - the "it seemed like a good idea at the time" ones.

I would avoid the tri-core Broadcom routers when possible, as they use by now, really old Corted-A7 CPU cores and they're underpowered in every way imaginable.

1: As for how many devices you can connect, that's hardly going to be an issue for most consumers, as not all devices will be actively using the router at all times. I can only agree with the input about it above.

2: I don't really get your question, but if you're asking if you can daisy chain routers/APs, then that's not ideal, as you end up with latency that way, even more so if you're doing wireless bridges/extenders. If all of them are wired to the main router, then there are no issues.

3: Yes, pretty much all modern routers, but you need to consider your internet connection if all of those devices need access to the internet. I've had far more devices connected to older, but better hardware than you have.

GM all and thank you for these answer so far. However, because I'm new to this stuff your answer I understand a little bit and pieces. I'm sorry for this. What can I show or tell you to show you the problem I'm having, but I have to solved this problem before the end of the month. With that being said, maybe I should give an example of my setup. My internet connection is 1GPs (fiber op), coming into my house. Then it goes into my gateway (ATT gateway). From there I have my ASUS router connected to my gateway. Over in my barn I have a router. This router has a CCTV camera DVR on it with 16 cameras (as I live on a farm with 6 acres and coyote's that like to visit at night, looking for my cats that are inside the house). If it was just that no problem I wouldn't be here. Now back at the house connect to my router are 4 enthernet cables plug in. 1 goes to my big tv, 1 goes to my Home Runner for cable TV, 1 goes to my powerline that connects my barn to my house and I forgot what the 4 one does. Then I have all sorts of wifi devices connected to my ASUS router. Okay so here comes the fun part. As for the wifi, I have 11 CCTV cameras coming in, 2 smart phones, 1 tablet and 1 tv (small). When I tried to connect my 12 CCTV camera it keeps (after different times), drops the connection and then I have to bring it back up.


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[User]
Title: I don’t get how VLANs work with wireless APs!

I do not get how VLANs are supposed to work with wireless APs in a home network!

Background: Have read up on VLANs in a home network. In the interest of experimenting am about to take the plunge. I use a router/FW that fully supports VLANs, opnSense, and shortly will buy an inexpensive managed switch to accommodate. I currently have a TP-Link AP that has some VLAN functionality.

What I don’t get are the following, specific points, conveniently numbered so you can answer individually.

1. I have a TP-Link AP (from recons on here a few years ago, good call thanks very much), documentation says it can assign a VLAN to an SSID. It can have up to eight SSIDs per frequency (2.5 GHz and 5 GHz). I see how to set the VLANs up in the AP. However I do not see how the VLANs will work at the router if I were to configure the VLANs only in the AP: 1.a.) Do I need to configure VLANs in the router to match the configurations in the TP-Link AP? 1.b.) If I do not setup any VLANs at or in the router will VLAN functionality only work from the AP to the wireless clients, 1.c.) and not from the AP to the router?

2. My preference is to have one (main) SSID in the AP while having multiple VLANs, with all configurations done in the router, no configurations in the AP, and the AP fully respects VLAN functionality, no allowing packets to cross VLANs. 2.a.) Is this how things work in the (existing TP-Link) AP? 2.b.) In any AP that supports VLANs? 2.c.) By default?

3. New AP: Getting a newer AP is a possibility. I’ve looked at the documentation for a Ubiquity AP (Model Wall U7), it shows it complies with 802.1Q, does this mean I can do #2 (one SSID with multiple VLANs) above?

[Assistant]
Miner said:
Do I need to configure VLANs in the router to match the configurations in the TP-Link AP?

You define VLANs on the router first and then match them on the AP to separate SSIDs.

Miner said:
with all configurations done in the router, no configurations in the AP

With no configuration on the AP it will most likely broadcast everything on the main SSID.

You need the VLANs and their relevant DHCP servers setup on the main router, and then you want APs capable of VLAN tagging. Then on the AP you can assign a VLAN tag to a particular SSID, and then any device connected to that SSID will get tagged with that VLAN ID, and be properly routed into that VLAN by the router.

How about "one SSID multiple VLANs" approach, will that work? On any VLAN capable AP?


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[User]
Title: rubber banding

hey so recently moved to live with my grandparents for work, previous wireless internet worked fine so i know its not hardware problems its router related, but i sit on an average speed of 48mps download speed, average of 60-65 ping when playing games no drama right, well my room is on the complete otherside of the house where the wifi couldnt reach so i purchases a tp link RE700X so wifi could reach room, speeds are exacetly the same from my phone to my pc whether its coming from the router or the extender however throughout gaming i will ruber band constantly, does anyone know what the issue is if theres a settting i can tweak in my router settings or my extender settings? or should i simply run a ethernet cable from the extender into my pc? thanks

[Assistant]
Start by plugging an ethernet cable into the extender and see if it gets better. Extenders and "mesh" usually add latency.
Did you try your PC within range of the main wireless router ? Or plug an ethernet cable into the main wireless router ?

degrub said:
Start by plugging an ethernet cable into the extender and see if it gets better. Extenders and "mesh" usually add latency.
Did you try your PC within range of the main wireless router ? Or plug an ethernet cable into the main wireless router ?
so im going to try and get a long enough ethernet cable, but i cannot connect to the main router as there is nowhere to set up where it is

How do you know the ISP service is adequate with their existing router ?
What is the service 50 mb/s down 5 mb/s up ?
There may be high latency with that ISP router/modem service to start with .
i used to have DSL service with similar numbers , which was fine for 5 people working and light gaming, but not good enough for more demanding gaming.

If none of the above work out and you can swing it (and convince the grandparents to allow ) , see if there is a cheap ISP plan with low latency that would install a new, separate service termination at your end of the house.


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[User]
Title: Zte mf286d will not connect to 4g+

I just realized my 4g router provides way less network speed then my phone. Tried both sim cards (phone&mobile broadband) in my phone, ~80mbit/s. Both sim cards in my router, ~37mbit/s. I now believe that the issue is that ly phone connects with the 4g+ (or lte-advanced) protocoll but the router only uses the regular 4g. This conclusion i base on the fact of the lower speeds and also that my phone shows a 4g+ connectivity icon whereas the router only says 4g (see pic for reference on a router that actually gets 4g+).

The router is supposed to have a cat12 4g chip. I get similar signal strength on my phone and my router (-70dBm). Both use the same band B20 800mhz. My firmware version is Nordic_MF286D_B12.

So my question is simply - why doesn't my router connect to 4g+ and what can I do to fix this? I am considering external antennas but since the signal isn't weaker than the phones I am not sure that would solve the problem.

[Assistant]
Different devices and different use cases...

With Fixed Wireless Access - the priority changes compared to mobile services on the same band.

sfx2000 said:
Different devices and different use cases...

With Fixed Wireless Access - the priority changes compared to mobile services on the same band.

So is there any way to get the better speed on my mobile broadband? Since the cell tower is clearly able to provide my phone with 80mbit, it should be able to provide my router with the same what if i upgrade my router?

Ripshod said:
4G/LTE is the best you're going to get.

How is that?


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[User]
Title: Technicolor DGA 0122 router as EasyMesh node

Hi folks

Some family has poor wifi and I want to set up a mesh for them.

They have this router (from shell) and I have an old one of the same model going spare.

I think they support EasyMesh and I'm wondering if I can use the old one as a mesh node?

Is this easy/possible, and, if so, any advice on how? There doesn't seem to be much on the web about this but I thought the point of EasyMesh is that's it's a standard.

Cheers

[Assistant]
Run a cable, plug in old router, configure it as Access Point, done.
Not all routers can operate in AP mode though.
It's highly unlikely that the Technicolor has support for some random non Technicolor product in mesh mode.
Some routers can be set up in repeater mode and/or media bridge/wireless bridge, which would do the trick if your old router supports it.

TheLostSwede said:
Some routers can be set up in repeater mode and/or media bridge/wireless bridge, which would do the trick if your old router supports it.

LOL - TP-Link has their TL-W841N device, and it works fine as a standalone AP...

If one is tight on the budget, these are actually ok for 2.4GHz and spreading out the WiFi love...

Amazon.com

$20USD...

Jonathan Dixon said:
I think they support EasyMesh and I'm wondering if I can use the old one as a mesh node?

EasyMesh was a good idea, but the implementation has been troublesome...


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[User]
Title: Fixed Macbook Air roaming issue

So, I have had an issue with my wife's Macbook air lately. When she brings it into the living room it will connect and then drop the internet. I would have her forget the wireless network and then reconnect which did not fix it. I have known about it for a few months but we have both been gone so today we tested it. I tried power levels which would not fix it either. It just wanted to stick to her AP in her sewing room. Then I tried turning up the density to medium on my Cisco wireless 150ax APs. And it seems to work fine now. It seems to be roaming much better. I am not sure what all the changes are as I cannot read the code. The APs have a GUI interface. I do not see this issue on my Windows 11 laptop or any of our other devices like iPhones or iPad. It was just the Macbook Air. It worked before so I don't know when it broke.

I have 3 APs in just under a 3300 sqft 1 story home no basement.

[Assistant]
Apple Silicon or Intel?

Intel is 11ac, the newer models are 11ax...

sfx2000 said:
Apple Silicon or Intel?

Intel is 11ac, the newer models are 11ax...
I would assume Apple Silicon as there is no place for a card. It is an older Macbook air. My wife is happy with it. There are no more issues as it seemed fixed changing to higher density on the Cisco APs.
I did not buy it. I told her whatever she bought I would support it.

Try disabling FT for the AP's - this might fix things...

FT -- 802.11r support


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[User]
Title: Socks5 proxy on a router (UDP/TDP config)?

Hello, I am a new member here and not a technical user, so I would appreciate any guidance here!

I was wondering if there is a way to set up a SOCKS5 protocol proxy on a third party router (Netgear, GLi.net, etc) that typically only allows OpenVPN (UDP/TCP) configs

Is there any solution or workaround?

Thanks in advance!

[Assistant]
Well SSH can serve as a sock5 proxy, either local or remote. So if you have ssh access to the router, and if the ssh server has not be intentionally crippled to prevent it (many routers use a lightweight version of ssh called dropbear, and often strip out certain features due to limited resources on the router), that would be a means to establish a socks5 proxy on the router. Of course, it might be difficult to automate this process so it was configured, started, and available upon each reboot. That's where third-party firmware becomes extremely handy.

All that said, what specifically are you trying to accomplish? What's the bigger picture here? For all we know, you're taking the wrong approach, esp. if (according to you) you are NOT a technical user. Seems to me you're a bit far down into the weeds at the moment.

eibgrad said:
Well SSH can serve as a sock5 proxy, either local or remote. So if you have ssh access to the router, and if the ssh server has not be intentionally crippled to prevent it (many routers use a lightweight version of ssh called dropbear, and often strip out certain features due to limited resources on the router), that would be a means to establish a socks5 proxy on the router. Of course, it might be difficult to automate this process so it was configured, started, and available upon each reboot. That's where third-party firmware becomes extremely handy.

All that said, what specifically are you trying to accomplish? What's the bigger picture here? For all we know, you're taking the wrong approach, esp. if (according to you) you are NOT a technical user. Seems to me you're a bit far down into the weeds at the moment.
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Hello, thanks for replying! The end goal would be to browse the internet wirelessly on devices connected via WiFi to a router which routes the traffic through a SOCKS5 protocol proxy. Most commercially available routers that I know of cannot support this off-the-shelf.

I also understand the easiest technical route would be to use an app (shadowrocket, for example) but I want to explore the possibility of doing so via a commercially available router.

Being non-technical, I couldn't do this myself but if feasible, I would like to explore this further with the appropriate skilled people.

Thanks!


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[User]
Title: Hardware hacking TP-Link Archer AX53 - Login

Hello.

I'm trying to get a root shell on my old TP-Link Archer AX53 router. I've managed to get to a point where I am prompted for a login.

I've tried all the usual combinations of root and admin for the username and password but no luck. I've tried using the network name and network password as well. I'm hoping someone else has gotten access to this router or similar and can provide the login that worked for them. Any help is greatly appreciated thanks in advance!

[Assistant]
TP-Link's default login info are admin / admin. If you already have configured a password on the webui, then try user admin with that password.

Are you in a position to be able to reset the password?
What can I do if I forget the login password of TP-Link Wireless Router?
There are 2 methods based on the different GUI to fix the issue that forget the login password of TP-Link wireless router.
www.tp-link.com

bluzfanmr1 said:
Did you try admin and admin?
Yep, didn't work.


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[User]
Title: SSH into my server is failing with: "Authentications that can continue: publickey,password Permission denied, please try again."

I'm sorry if this is the wrong place to post this but I really want help.

I am trying to ssh into my Umbrel server which is hosted on my rasp pi. I recently lost access to logging in due to losing 2FA device so I have no access whatsoever to the server. My only way of working was now through ssh. In order to delete 2FA I flashed the device and now everytime I ssh into the server I get:
debug1: Authentications that can continue: publickey,password
Permission denied, please try again.

I used to ssh into the server every day but after flashing the SD card it says I don't have permission.The password is correct and in my .ssh folder I have these files:

Code:
id_rsa
id_rsa.pub
known_hosts
known_hosts.old

The weird thing is I had to generate the rsa keys because I never had them and was always able to ssh into the server.
So far I've tried this and it just tells me I have no permission when I do ssh-copy-id. I am new to ssh any ideas what to do?

[Assistant] ssh-copy-id requires you to be able to connect to the server, it won't help you if you are currently locked out of it. You will first need to be able to successfully log in on either the user account, or any superuser account (i.e. root).


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[User]
Title: What is LAN and How do I set up ?

Look, this is going to sounds really newbie, and I must admit I dont really know much about LAN and how it can be utilised. We use a TUF GAMING AX6000. and have a number of clients accessing wirelessly. HOW, or even can I, have those clients access
the Router via LAN and can they access Internet via LAN ?. Perhaps someone could please explain and advise the advantages there may be.

Thanks

[Assistant]
"LAN" is an acronym for Local Area Network. But in common use it means an Ethernet connection vs a Wireless LAN (WLAN) connection.
A device needs an Ethernet port and cable to access wired LAN. The advantage is usually speed, but more so reliability and consistency of speed/throughput.

thiggins said:
"LAN" is an acronym for Local Area Network. But in common use it means an Ethernet connection vs a Wireless LAN (WLAN) connection.
A device needs an Ethernet port and cable to access wired LAN. The advantage is usually speed, but more so reliability and consistency of speed/throughput.

Ah right so what I will need is a WLAN since all the clients access the router wirelessly. Just trying to work out if THAT works by those wireless clients accesssing the WLAN and
THEN from there accessing internet ?. I am thinking of more control over reports and logs. If all clients come in via WLAN before accessing internet I guess it will then Log
all websites visited ?. Correct or wrong ?

Thanks

Frankly, I don't understand the query. If your device is connected to your network and you have Internet access, then your clients already are connected to the router and the WLAN.

device network connection -> router -> Internet

All of that activity is logged (unless you turn it off) in the router. Log in to the router web interface and check out the logs (different logs are in different places).

You might need to be more specific in your question.


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[User]
Title: Apple Wi-Fi updated and MU-MIMO

Found this updated, thought might help. Apple updated it on 13 May 24.

Wi-Fi specifications for Apple devices

[Assistant]
Apple does not support MU-MIMO in any shape/form...

My wife has a lot of these devices and I did not know what they were capable of.

Well, looks like Aruba Networks doc says yes? I changed the iphone version # in link back to 12 and shows same. I have both disabled.

CLIENT DEVICE INTEROPERABILITY TEST RESULTS


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[User]
Title: Best MTU Setting?

I have a 1GBPS down/350 MBPS up fibre connection.

I just read this article and would like some thoughts from the experts here: https://www.sonicwall.com/support/k...ally recommended that,of 1452 is most optimal.

what do you think about what he said to set the MTU to 1452 instead of 1492?

On a side note, I did the ping tests as mentioned here: https://kb.netgear.com/19863/Ping-Test-to-determine-Optimal-MTU-Size-on-Router

The results are random when I pinged at 1492 I got fragments, then I kept lowering it down until 1440 and got no fragments, so I set my router to 1440 and rebooted it. Now I did the test again and it says fragmented, so I lowered the MTU to 1400 and got no fragments, rebooted the router, and still got fragments so I don't know what to make of this.

[Assistant]
Show me one connection anywhere in the world that doesn't have "fragments".

Set the MTU to around whatever your ISP tells you and gives you a stable connection.

You have a modem /ONT , router and then your PC and its network card plus the servers you test against in the mix to consider.

On Windows I use TCP OPTIMIZER to set the network card , MTU @ 1492 as we have a PPOE connection , after that .... forget it and get on with life.

How to optimize the MTU setting on your router for better performance
Depending on make and model, your home router/modem may be configured for basic web surfing but not for high performance. Optimizing the MTU setting may help.
www.techrepublic.com

AndreiV said:
Show me one connection anywhere in the world that doesn't have "fragments".

Set the MTU to around whatever your ISP tells you and gives you a stable connection.

You have a modem /ONT , router and then your PC and its network card plus the servers you test against in the mix to consider.

On Windows I use to set the network card , MTU @ 1492 as we have a PPOE connection , after that .... forget it and get on with life.
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There should be no fragmentation if you set the MTU correctly. If you are using VPN, you also need to set the MSS correctly too. Packet fragmentation can really impact performance.

Your NIC should have no problem detecting the MTU of your router and adjusting on its own. It may or may not detect the MSS/MTU of a VPN which is why MSS Clamping was introduced (Max MSS in openVPN)


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[User]
Title: News MSI Showcases Roamii WiFi 7 Mesh System at COMPUTEX 2024

[June 4th 2024] MSI is showcasing its Roamii WiFi 7 mesh system at COMPUTEX 2024. Made to handle the increasing number of WiFi 7-supported devices and AI-accelerated applications arriving in 2024 and beyond, the Roamii series, with an integrated Qualcomm® Immersive Home series, will be ready to bring an ultra-fast, easily managed WiFi network with 24/7 security protection throughout your home.

The Ultimate WiFi 7 Mesh System for Seamless Home Connectivity
MSI's newest WiFi 7 mesh system, the Roamii series, supports speeds of up to 21Gbps thanks to extra-wide 320MHz channels that double the bandwidth. The Qualcomm Immersive Home platform’s powerful CPU drives advanced WiFi features, including 4K-QAM, Multi-RU, and MLO (Multi-Link Operation), across a mesh system that is designed to ensure its users experience seamless and uninterrupted internet access throughout their homes. Furthermore, a robust 10Gbps wired connection is included, making Roamii series a great addition to a blazing fast home network.

"Qualcomm Technologies is proud to power MSI's Roamii WiFi 7 mesh system with our Immersive Home platform, setting a high standard for home connectivity," said Ganesh Swaminathan, Vice President and General Manager, Wireless Infrastructure and Networking, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. "This collaboration is focused on transforming the smart home experience with seamless, ultra-fast, and connectivity. Together, we are pushing the boundaries of what's possible in-home networking technology."

MSI FortiSecu
Network security is always a high priority and MSI FortiSecu offers 24/7 protection to all connected devices such as phones, laptops, and smart home appliances. Cyber security threats, such as data breaches and identity theft, could be done through a remote attack or infecting a local device with malware. MSI FortiSecu automatically scans each device when connected, and it will immediately block a compromised IoT device or abnormal traffic then send an alert by push notification to an owner.

In addition, FortiSecu’s parental controls provide a safer way for young users to explore the internet. With a flexible and effortless configuration menu, parents can filter unappropriated content for different age groups and gain insight into their children’s’ online activity. Internet access can also be scheduled to allow or restrict users.

“As AI-accelerated applications and IoT devices continue to grow, the MSI Roamii series combines cutting-edge WiFi 7 technology with FortiSecu, delivering exceptional performance and enhanced network security to meet the needs of our users throughout their homes.” said Vincent Hou, Assistant Vice President of GNP BU.

Source: https://www.msi.com/news/detail/MSI-Showcases-Roamii-WiFi-7-Mesh-System-at-COMPUTEX-2024-143780

[Assistant]
Some more details here
A Quick Look at MSI's New Roamii Mesh System and WiFi 7 USB Dongles
MSI announced a new range of wireless mesh WiFi 7 products at Computex called the Roamii and with the press release being somewhat feature light, we'll try and fill the blanks here. MSI will offer three different variants of the Roamii mesh system which will be the Roamii BE Lite, Roamii Be Pro...
www.techpowerup.com

Cool - wish they would have leveraged into USB-C rather than the USB-A connectors...

sfx2000 said:
Cool - wish they would have leveraged into USB-C rather than the USB-A connectors...
It's a very odd line-up of products though.


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[User]
Title: HELP! Farmer trying to set-up long-range property WiFi

Hello All,

I'd like to set up WiFi across my 35 acres of property in order to let me stream media, including live-streaming WiFi-based security cameras. My challenges are that I don't have power across the property - a problem that can be fixed with a lot of hassle (e.g., setting up solar-based power generators), but I'd like to get some help before going down that road.

My constraints:
I am using AT&T Internet Air (~$65.00 / month) since there's no other choices available in my area
I need to reach the following destinations measured away from where the main router is.
NNE (North-Northeast) - 315 ft
ESE (East-Southeast) - 305 ft
SSE - 450 ft, 910 ft
W - 550 ft (2 connections)
S - 480 ft, 760 ft, 760 ft
SW - 600 ft, 675 ft
There is no power at any of the locations listed above. I am planning on using WiFi-based solar security cameras from Eufy.
Does anyone have an idea how to support this project?

[Assistant]
I cleaned up the thread and got rid of the spammer.

This is not an easy project, especially given that you want camera streaming, which can eat up bandwidth. It's also outdoors, which requires equipment that can withstand temperature changes and is water resistant.

You could start with a site survey. You'll need to set up an outdoor base node. Then walk to your desired locations with a laptop or phone and run speedtests to get an idea of the bandwidth you will get at each point. You'll also get a feel for whether you can reach each location in a single hop (point-to-point link). If you can't, then the project gets more complicated because you may need to set up repeaters.

I don't have experience with any outdoor products, so can't recommend anything. But if you search for outdoor wifi extender or mesh on Amazon, you'll come up with some candidates. Then you can repost and perhaps get better feedback.

TP-Link has a number of outdoor products, as does EnGenius. So does Ubiquiti, but they can be difficult to set up. You're not looking for outdoor bridges. They will just connect to each other and provide an Ethernet port.

Powering each node is a whole other project and I can't help you there. Sorry

thiggins said:
I cleaned up the thread and got rid of the spammer.

This is not an easy project, especially given that you want camera streaming, which can eat up bandwidth. It's also outdoors, which requires equipment that can withstand temperature changes and is water resistant.

You could start with a site survey. You'll need to set up an outdoor base node. Then walk to your desired locations with a laptop or phone and run speedtests to get an idea of the bandwidth you will get at each point. You'll also get a feel for whether you can reach each location in a single hop (point-to-point link). If you can't, then the project gets more complicated because you may need to set up repeaters.

I don't have experience with any outdoor products, so can't recommend anything. But if you search for outdoor wifi extender or mesh on Amazon, you'll come up with some candidates. Then you can repost and perhaps get better feedback.

TP-Link has a number of outdoor products, as does EnGenius. So does Ubiquiti, but they can be difficult to set up. You're not looking for outdoor bridges. They will just connect to each other and provide an Ethernet port.

Powering each node is a whole other project and I can't help you there. Sorry
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I'm figuring some sort of mesh network will be needed. My concern about repeaters is halving the throughout at each hop.

I figure I start off with my "Base Router", run hardline to an outdoor Router, and mesh from there. I just have no realistic idea regarding the Range I can attain using 2.4G WiFi 6 (or 7). I'm not sure if WiFi 7 improved 2.4G or not (I believe it's focused on 6G / TriBand), but I would appreciate if someone could help get me started.

I haven't done I sight survey with a live WiFi connection (outside of a phone hotspot) but before I do, I should at least get the first outdoor router / bridge / mesh AP / repeater / extender (whatever is needed) setup and then measure from there. I'm open to suggestions!

FarmerFran said:
Does anyone have an idea how to support this project?

Watch this video for a fun DIY project on a budget:

There are commercial outdoor wireless devices with 8-10-14dBi directional antennas (mostly used for bridges, some like Ubiquiti NanoStation loco m2 have AP mode for clients), but 1000ft away is a challenge. You have to have line of sight, the beam will be about 60-40 degree, usable distance perhaps about 200-400ft. The antenna used in the video is 17dBi with 25 degree beam. I don't know how reliable solar cameras are (never used one), but you can eventually manage to shoot 2x at a time in direction S/SW, ESE/SSE, etc. Your only chance is 2.4GHz communication and don't count on 1000ft distance. Life video stream is another challenge, but one AP per 2-3 cameras may do it. The guy above is smart choosing an AP with removable antennas. This allows him to replace the antenna(s) and eventually shoot 2x 25 degree sectors around. Note at 1000ft the signal level is still very low at -78dBm. The AP used is dual-band AC1200 class, but N300 will do the same thing. Only 2.4GHz radio is needed anyway.

The antenna used:

FarmerFran said:
I'm figuring some sort of mesh network will be needed.

No, this won't work on 35 acres and with no power available. Unless you want to run wires across the perimeter.


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[User]
Title: General question re. wifi devices disconnecting and reconnecting

For many years I've had a problem with wifi devices dropping off the network and being unable to reconnect without me rebooting either the router or the mesh network. I have 40-50 devices connected to the wireless network at any one time. Some of the devices in question have static IP addresses reserved on the router, others don't. This doesn't seem to affect whether or not they suffer from this problem.
My router is a Netgear R7800 running DD-WRT (it also acts as my DHCP server). My mesh network is a BT Whole Home Wifi with 4 discs. They're now all connected via ethernet, so I guess it's technically not a mesh network any more, but a group of managed access points.
My questions are:
1) what are the most common reasons for devices dropping off the network and not being able to reconnect automatically?
2) why is it sometimes possible to fix the problem by restarting the mesh network/access points (and not the router)? (since my understanding was that the router was in control of allocating IP addresses)
3) why will devices often not reconnect to the access point which is nearest to them? For example my video doorbell often connects to an access point at the back of the house, even though there is an access point 6 feet away from it, on the floor above.
I'd like to upgrade my way out of the current situation if that's possible, but first need to try to understand the possible root causes.

[Assistant]
Ian Manning said:
For many years I've had a problem with wifi devices dropping off the network and being unable to reconnect without me rebooting either the router or the mesh network. I have 40-50 devices connected to the wireless network at any one time. Some of the devices in question have static IP addresses reserved on the router, others don't. This doesn't seem to affect whether or not they suffer from this problem.
My router is a Netgear R7800 running DD-WRT (it also acts as my DHCP server). My mesh network is a BT Whole Home Wifi with 4 discs. They're now all connected via ethernet, so I guess it's technically not a mesh network any more, but a group of managed access points.
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How can you manage networks and permit this for years???

Ian Manning said:
My questions are:
1) what are the most common reasons for devices dropping off the network and not being able to reconnect automatically?

Which network? All of them? What does drop off mean exactly?

Ian Manning said:
2) why is it sometimes possible to fix the problem by restarting the mesh network/access points (and not the router)? (since my understanding was that the router was in control of allocating IP addresses)

Maybe drop off means your wire backhauls/switch are faulty. Cut it down to one router, one new/trusted/temp wire direct, and one AP and test.

Ian Manning said:
3) why will devices often not reconnect to the access point which is nearest to them? For example my video doorbell often connects to an access point at the back of the house, even though there is an access point 6 feet away from it, on the floor above.

Too much WiFi despite the solid walls?
Localized radio/EMI interference/obstacles?
Crappy IoT firmware?
Faulty wired backhaul corrupting the AP operation?
Failing router LAN ports?
AP directly over the client location?
Faulty AP signal/radio?
A wired/LAN device failing and pulling down the local electronics (test with everything disconnected)?
A floating power ground/Earth connection on that AP circuit/at the building demarc, corrupting AP/network electronics?

One rule I use is that 99.99% of network trouble is cabling... to not overlook this fundamental source of trouble. Maybe the cat has been biting your cables... etc.

You have to narrow down the problem, find cause and affect, swap pieces in and out to test. If you don't like the network and want to upgrade, it may be more practical to get on with developing your new network... build it out one step at a time to isolate trouble before hiding it with too much gear; when ready, turn it ON and retire the old gear and its trouble... to save time and trouble. Keep it simple... it will get complicated on its own as you age and become less interested and able to manage it... and don't let your users suffer for years.

OE

Ian Manning said:
For many years I've had a problem with wifi devices dropping off the network and being unable to reconnect without me rebooting either the router or the mesh network. I have 40-50 devices connected to the wireless network at any one time. Some of the devices in question have static IP addresses reserved on the router, others don't. This doesn't seem to affect whether or not they suffer from this problem.
My router is a Netgear R7800 running DD-WRT (it also acts as my DHCP server). My mesh network is a BT Whole Home Wifi with 4 discs. They're now all connected via ethernet, so I guess it's technically not a mesh network any more, but a group of managed access points.
My questions are:
1) what are the most common reasons for devices dropping off the network and not being able to reconnect automatically?
2) why is it sometimes possible to fix the problem by restarting the mesh network/access points (and not the router)? (since my understanding was that the router was in control of allocating IP addresses)
3) why will devices often not reconnect to the access point which is nearest to them? For example my video doorbell often connects to an access point at the back of the house, even though there is an access point 6 feet away from it, on the floor above.
I'd like to upgrade my way out of the current situation if that's possible, but first need to try to understand the possible root causes.
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My guess is if you are running all the APs on the same channel then it would be a mesh system regardless of layer 1, wire or wireless, as mesh is a redundant system.

Have you tried using different radio channels? In which case it would not be mesh as you are not backing up the same channel. It runs better to use multiple channels with higher through put.

I've tried a different channel, having used a wifi analyser on my phone to avoid the most congested ones. By "dropping off", I mean devices losing their connection to the wireless network and hence the LAN.

I suppose I can understand interference, cabling and hardware causing potential problems, but what I don't understand is why simply restarting the mesh network (rather than the router) can immediately restore a device to the wireless network??


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[User]
Title: Cheap ISP Routers that can be reflashed, reflashed, and/or merely setup as WAP (6GHz, 6E, Wi-Fi 7) 802.11be

Greetings,
I am working on setting up mesh Wi-Fi networks at older family members houses. A few years ago I spent more time than I care to admit sifting through various wireless router specifications on wikidevi (now techinfodepot.shoutwiki.com), looking for suitable candidates. I wound up selecting these Actiontec F2300 routers due to their ability to be configured as a WAP, and them having 4x4 MIMO streams of 802.11ac. I bought several of these and I paid no more than $25/each of them.

I placed a few of these on my father's property; 3 in his house, 2 in his detached workshop. It worked great and it gave him the ability to video call me from his Chromebook anywhere on his property.

These F2300s are getting somewhat dated, and I am looking to purchase additional devices that I can setup as WAPs at other family member's houses. Ideally, routers that have newer capabilities (6GHz 802.11ax 6E / 802.11be), but at the very least 802.11ac Wave2 and DFS channels. I cannot begin to emphasize the importance of cheap for this application.

[Assistant]
Forget 6ghz and later. Really not needed by ordinary users and more applicable to short line of sight cases. For inexpensive stay with AC Wave2. If you have to use wifi for backhaul (wired ethernet is always strongly preferred), then look for a dedicated backhaul radio. 4x4 MIMO doesn't buy you much and should not be needed.
Most clients will be 2x2 for the radios anyway. You want as few APs as possible, perhaps with reduced transmit power to avoid overlaps. If there are special use cases, like gaming, then you want lowest latency which points to wired instead of wireless.


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[User]
Title: News Acer Unveils Wave 7 Mesh Router with Wi-Fi 7 and Multi-Link Operation for Seamless Home Connectivity

TAIPEI (May 31, 2024) Acer today announced the expansion of its wireless router portfolio with two new options designed for gamers and a wide range of individuals, including families and remote workers. The Acer Wave 7 leverages the latest Wi-Fi 7 technology to deliver broad, reliable coverage for large homes with many devices, while the Predator Connect W6x utilizes Wi-Fi 6 to prioritize speed and performance for smooth online gaming experiences.

The W6x boasts dual-band connectivity, utilizing both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequencies to ensure strong and consistent signals throughout the home, while the Wave 7 elevates further with the additional support of up to 6 GHz of Wi-Fi 7. Additionally, they come equipped with Hybrid Quality of Service (QoS) software and the Intel® Killer™ Prioritization Engine, working together to identify and prioritize critical network traffic for maximized speed and minimal lag. User-friendly interfaces make setup and management a breeze, while built-in Trend Micro Home Network Security safeguards network and connected devices from potential threats.

“We are excited to expand our wireless router offerings with new options that cater to a wide range of gamers, families, and home-based professionals,” said Wayne Ma, General Manager, Connectivity, Acer Inc. “These routers leverage the latest Wi-Fi technologies to deliver seamless connectivity and come with practical features that ensure ease of use while prioritizing network privacy and security.”
Acer Wave 7: Connected Home of the Future

The sleek Acer Wave 7 takes advantage of the cutting-edge Wi-Fi 7 standard, offering blazing-fast speeds up to 6400 Mbps with exceptional reliability and low latency. Available in two configurations, users can choose between a 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz combination or a 2.4 GHz and 6 GHz combination for optimal performance based on their needs.

The Wave 7 utilizes 320 MHz channel support and Multi-Link Operations (MLO) technology, allowing devices to transmit and receive data simultaneously across different frequencies, significantly boosting throughput, minimizing latency, and reducing interference. This innovative mesh system allows for further expansion by adding more access points, creating a seamless blanket of Wi-Fi coverage throughout the entire home or large space. The Wave 7 also features three Gigabit Ethernet ports with switchable WAN/LAN capability for flexible network configuration, and built-in Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security for added peace of mind. The Wave 7 offers single, double, and triple-pack options for added flexibility and coverage when building network systems.

Predator Connect W6x: Smooth, Uninterrupted Gaming

Designed with gamers in mind, the Predator Connect W6x boasts Wi-Fi 6 support, delivering speeds up to 6000 Mbps. Armed with a powerful quad-core processor, 1 GB of DDR4 RAM, and 256 MB of ROM, this router prioritizes near-zero packet loss for smooth, uninterrupted gameplay. Plus, an LED light indicator on the cover shows the network connection status to offer a convenient visual cue.

Gamers can take control of their network remotely with the Predator Connect utility app downloadable on smartphones or tablets starting in July. The Predator Connect W6x also features a generous selection of ports, including four Gigabit Ethernet ports for LAN connectivity and a single 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port for WAN connectivity.

Pricing and Availability

The Acer Wave 7 will be available in North America in Q2, and in in EMEA in July starting at EUR 119 (1 pack), EUR 199 (2 pack), and EUR 299 (3 pack).

The Predator Connect W6x will be available in North America in Q2, and in in EMEA in July starting at EUR 129.

Source: https://news.acer.com/acer-unveils-...link-operation-for-seamless-home-connectivity

[Assistant]
Interesting. And the AIO router space is already overly crowded with brands and models.

Justinh said:
Interesting. And the AIO router space is already overly crowded with brands and models.
This isn't their first routers, they already have a couple of WiFi 6 modles and a WiFi 7 model, plus some 5G routers.
https://www.acer.com/us-en/predator/networking
https://www.acer.com/us-en/networking/wi-fi

Another one with Trend Micro... the business must be good.

Perhaps the first router on the market with Eithernet ports?


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[User]
Title: Please explain multiple APs, mesh, roaming, handoff, and broadcast frequencies

Based on a lot of good advice already given here, I am considering implementing several APs in my house rather than using routers like AX86Us as mesh APs. SMB devices are obviously ideal options--Ubiquiti, Omada, and the like. Because I rather have desktop/tabletop APs, there are a few things I would like to better understand:

1) Some say that "mesh" is just a fancy term for a bunch of APs. Is this true? Don't mesh systems for home perform some type of coordination to better serve the clients as they move around?

2) I've read about the concept of "roaming assistant", which I believe is where one mesh node, which signal drops to a threshold, disconnects the client to "help" the client connect with another node--kind of like cellular handoff. Correct?

3) In a mesh network, I presume all the nodes are broadcasting on the same channels?

4) The most important questions: Not using a SMB system, can I use multiple APs, such as the TP-Link TL-WA3001 in the same house to make my own "mesh" network by using the same SSID? Since I do not believe that the 3001s do not coordinate with one another, will I end up with each AP on different channels? And how will roaming and handoff occur? Or, is the answer "you can't" or "you shouldn't", and "go with an SMB that can coordinate or a real mesh system"?

Thanks very much.

[Assistant]
snovvman said:
1) Some say that "mesh" is just a fancy term for a bunch of APs. Is this true? Don't mesh systems for home perform some type of coordination to better serve the clients as they move around?

"Mesh" is a marketing term with no solid technical meaning. IME what it usually means is a combination of wireless backhaul (i.e., only the central node has a wired connection) and single-point configuration (i.e., you do all management from the central node). The nodes might do something to improve roaming (see below) but I don't think that's inherent in the term.

snovvman said:
2) I've read about the concept of "roaming assistant", which I believe is where one mesh node, which signal drops to a threshold, disconnects the client to "help" the client connect with another node--kind of like cellular handoff. Correct?

Yeah, what it usually does is boot the client off whichever node it's connected to, and hope that the client will reconnect to a better-chosen node. But the client is always in charge of where it will try to connect, so this doesn't work as well as you might hope.

snovvman said:
3) In a mesh network, I presume all the nodes are broadcasting on the same channels?

I think that's typically true. Obviously, the wireless backhaul connections have to be on the same channel, but if the nodes have separate dedicated backhaul radios then in principle they could each use different channels for their client-facing radios. In practice this seems not to happen, perhaps because (a) single-point configuration discourages choosing a different channel per node (obviously you could do it, but it would complicate the GUI which most manufacturers don't want to do), and (b) there's not all that many separate channels available in either the 2.4GHz or 5GHz bands, and the backhaul radios are already eating one.

snovvman said:
4) The most important questions: Not using a SMB system, can I use multiple APs, such as the TP-Link TL-WA3001 in the same house to make my own "mesh" network by using the same SSID? Since I do not believe that the 3001s do not coordinate with one another, will I end up with each AP on different channels? And how will roaming and handoff occur? Or, is the answer "you can't" or "you shouldn't", and "go with an SMB that can coordinate or a real mesh system"?
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You can absolutely set up multiple non-communicating APs with the same SSID and password (better choose the same WPA level too), and then configure them with the same or different channels as you choose, and your client devices will think that's one network.

What you don't get in that kind of setup is 802.11k/v roaming. The k/v spec extensions allow APs to broadcast information about their neighbor APs that are broadcasting the same SSID, which allows clients that understand this info to make smarter roaming decisions. In practice that results in smoother-but-still-not-absolutely-perfect transitions as a device moves about the premises. (Note it's still the client in charge of its roaming decisions.) For pretty obvious security reasons, manufacturers don't enable k/v except between APs that have reason to trust each other, which in SMB gear normally means that they are being run by the same controller. In consumer mesh gear being part of the same mesh ought to be enough, but you still need to ask questions about whether the gear will do it at all.

802.11k/v is worth having: I noticed distinctly better roaming smoothness with my iPhone when I replaced a non-k/v collection of APs with a k/v-enabled setup. But it's not something that will completely kill you not to have, especially if you're not in the habit of walking around the house while on a wifi call.

Thank you VERY MUCH, @tgl for taking the time to provide all the helpful information!

Mesh is a redundancy system. It has been changed by consumer router companies to mean wireless backhaul systems. It is no longer a redundancy system because they push the wireless to the limits and use it that way.
It needs to be on the same channel to support redundancy which does not work very well when you push it to the limits of the wireless.
Its kind of has lost its meaning.

Absolutely using wire out of a switch or switches for multiple APs is the best way to go.

I cannot stand not having roaming when I walk around my house especially when I am talking on my phone using WiFi calling which I do every day. Mobile devices are designed to be mobile and they should work that way.


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[User]
Title: Best custom firmware for WRT AC1900?

Hello, I got more and more issues with my router, it's an old WRT 1900 AC and before ditching it for a new router, I would like to try DDWRT or OpenWRT on it, custom firmwares save quite a few routers in my past so it's the last resort. Though, I don't know which custom firmware would be best for that router, any ideas? Or should I just skip that and go purchase an ASUS Wireless AX5700 or wait for Wifi7? Thanks!

[Assistant]
Try both perhaps and see what works better for you? I personally would try OpenWrt first.

If you want to save time a new router will be the obvious choice. Linksys WRT1900AC is a 2014 model device.

Tech9 said:
Try both perhaps and see what works better for you? I personally would try OpenWrt first.

If you want to save time a new router will be the obvious choice. Linksys WRT1900AC is a 2014 model device.
Yeah, it was a good router, as good as my old WRT54G back in the old days. I got issues since I have a Pixel 6 and now that I have a car that required wifi to update itself, spotty 2.4ghz wifi won't do anymore.

I'll try both firmwares to see if it fix my issues otherwise I'll just get the best one I can get since I almost never change.

If you can afford a car updating itself over Wi-Fi I believe a new router for few hundred bucks is not a problem.

Popular Asus models around are RT-AX86U Pro, RT-AX88U Pro, GT-AX6000. Too early for Wi-Fi 7 products in my opinion.


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[User]
Title: Radio engineers: Why doesn't the AX88U Pro's antenna array outperform the AX86U Pro's?

From this layperson's perspective, for the purpose of distance vs. throughput speed, why doesn't the AX88U Pro outperform the AX86U Pro? The AX88U Pro has four external antennas that are spaced farther apart when compared to the AX86U Pro's three external and one internal spaced closer together. I thought that diversity antennas would work better with the antennas farther apart (like the 88) and thereby leading to better radio performance, especially at distance. With all the speed comparisons I can find, the 86 performs just as well if not better than the 88. I know radio engineering is a lot more than just distance between antennas, it also depends on the client, but I'd like to better understand specifically how the antenna designs relate to performance and range. Curiosity... Thank you.

[Assistant]
I wonder this, owning ac86u looking to upgrade, be interesting to know. Could have found my next fix

Unless you found a review comparing the two models in identical environment, with identical client devices, and also tested back-to-back, you have not seen any speed/distance comparisons worth using.

The GT-AX6000 is superior to the RT-AX86U (orig), The RT-AX88U Pro is superior to the GT-AX6000, in my testing, with better throughput at the same distance with the same clients.

While the RT-AX86U Pro may be similar, I have a feeling the RT-AX88U Pro has the edge (but I have not compared it directly to the RT-AX86U Pro).

Tested clients are almost always only two streams, so they generally only need to talk to two of the antennas anyway. More antennas will only help in very specific scenarios, as you might get signal bouncing in different directions if in a challenging scenario with lots of obstacles. It won't help with direct line of sight.

The antenna distance difference is negligible between the two routers, they will both radiate in the same doughnut shaped pattern.


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[User]
Title: News Zyxel Networks launches all-in-one router with comprehensive cybersecurity to support smaller businesses and teleworkers

Hsinchu, Taiwan, Jun 3, 2024—Zyxel Networks, a leader in delivering secure, AI-powered cloud networking solutions, has announced the launch of its USG LITE 60AX–an AX6000 WiFi 6 Security Router designed for small businesses, teleworkers, and managed service providers (MSPs). In today's landscape, where these users struggle to find networking solutions that are both secure and easy to manage, the USG LITE 60AX is an all-in-one router that offers uncompromising cyber protection, super-fast WiFi, and effortless cloud management.

Unlocking high performance and superfast WiFi

The quad-core 64-bit CPU and dual 2.5G WAN and LAN ports of the USG LITE 60AX ensure sufficient computing power and multi-gig bandwidth capacity for businesses without throttling performance. Equipped with WiFi 6 AX6000, it delivers up to 6 Gbps of WiFi speed with support for 160MHz channels. The support of Zyxel Networks’ exclusive Smart Mesh technology enables users to seamlessly connect the USG LITE 60AX with Nebula-compatible access points to expand wireless coverage while removing complex cabling.

Subscription-free security

The USG LITE 60AX gives small businesses peace of mind thanks to subscription-free, threat management capabilities. This in-built offering protects organizations against common cyber threats such as ransomware and malware, as well as other intrusions. Network administrators can also easily configure VPNs, patrol applications, implement VLANs, and gain comprehensive threat insights through a graphical security dashboard on Zyxel Networks’ Nebula Cloud Center. The device delivers up to 2 Gbps throughput even when advanced threat and application management features are enabled.

Eco-friendly design

Following in the footsteps of Zyxel Group's recent Red Dot Design Award for sustainability, the USG LITE 60AX reflects its dedication to eco-friendly practices and a greener future. Crafted with 95% post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic, it stands as a leading PCR product in the industry, boasting an 81% reduction in CO2 emissions compared to ABS plastic. It also uses 100% halogen-free, soy-based inks for packaging. Additionally, a 40% reduction in packaging volume enhances shipping efficiency, supporting businesses in achieving sustainability goals.

Effortless cloud management

As a cloud-native security router, the USG LITE 60AX can be managed through Zyxel Networks’ Nebula cloud platform, alongside more than 100 types of networking devices. This provides users with centralized management and configuration. Recent updates to Nebula include cloud stacking support for XGS2220 switches, smoother configuration transitions, and a new bulk-site creation feature for MSPs.

"The USG LITE 60AX completes the entry level offerings within our security portfolio, making it possible for customers to source and manage all devices from a single vendor and platform. As well as supporting our customers to keep their networks secure, we are also focused on helping them save time on training and troubleshooting through the comprehensive nature of our products, unrivalled usability and affordability," said Mr. Ken Tsai, Vice President of Zyxel Networks’ Gateway Strategic Business Unit. For more information, please visit https://www.zyxel.com/usg-lite-60ax.

Source: https://www.zyxel.com/global/en/new...to-support-smaller-businesses-and-teleworkers

[Assistant]
But what does "secure" mean to them, and it is any more "secure" than any other AIO? It seems all of the net device manufacturers have many vulnerabilities. How they respond to them may be a different story.

And if you can manage it from the cloud, well, you've already reduced security.


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[User]
Title: News Gemtek Hosts Closed-Door Event at its Nan Kang Office amid Computex Taipei, Unveiling its Latest Wi-Fi 7 AI Router

TAIPEI, June 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Gemtek Technology (TWSE:4906) will host an exclusive closed-door event at its Nan Kang office in collaboration with the medical AI company, Dr. AI, during the 2024 Computex Taipei Exhibition. Together, Gemtek and Dr. AI will showcase their latest co-creation: the Wi-Fi 7 AI Router with voice-enabled AI-Powered Healthcare Service.

Gemtek has long been dedicated to revolutionizing home network solutions through innovation. In an effort to further expand its products and services, Gemtek has transformed its latest Wi-Fi 7 AI Router from a mere connection accessory to a state-of-the-art centerpiece for smart indoor applications. The new Wi-Fi 7 AI Router combines the latest Wi-Fi 7 technology with AI capabilities, offering users voice-enabled AI functions alongside its exceptionally high-speed, stable internet connections.

In envisioning the future of AI-driven human interaction, Gemtek has partnered with Dr. AI, a leading AI-powered healthcare platform, to deliver precise medical analyses and healthcare recommendations through the new Wi-Fi 7 AI Router. This innovative solution aims to assist users in monitoring and managing their health more effectively.

The Gemtek special event will take place at its Nan Kang office during the Computex Taipei Exhibition, spanning three days. This private gathering will showcase professional demonstrations and presentations, providing guests with the opportunity to experience the performance and features of this innovative product firsthand.

SOURCE Gemtek Technology Co., Ltd.
Gemtek Hosts Closed-Door Event at its Nan Kang Office amid Computex Taipei, Unveiling its Latest Wi-Fi 7 AI Router
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[Assistant]
Easter Island people had this technology centuries ago...

Likely Mediatek. They collaborated with Axon networks to make WIFI 7 HW.. It's an Airoha 7581+ MT 4x4 *3 config.

Not sure who's at fault for my ONT issues.. (Gemtek + AXON networks design) but I'm not a fan so far.. I'm convinced the firmware or backend is completely eff'd.

jasz said:
but I'm not a fan so far..

This is obviously different. The design language of this new product screams "Rock solid!", as you can tell. The application method - just erect it at the corner of your property and it will stay there doing its thing for generations to come... until archeologists detect the beacons, find it and disturb it.


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[User]
Title: Mobile Hotspot Efficacy for Large Groups?

Preliminary research for a nonprofit group that holds occasional meetings with between 25 and 75 people attending in-person while similar members attend virtually. The experience with different venues is that their wifi connection is often spotty, or when sufficient, very costly. The idea was that if there were a viable mobile hotspot alternative, that would allow greater flexibility in choosing a location and not be subject to high upcharges for good wifi connection. The hi-end consumer hotspots say they can accommodate up to 30 devices, so a large meeting would require multiple hotspots with multiple cellular lines. There is a Cradlepoint option that would be used in conjunction with one of the carriers, which would provide a larger number of devices to be connected, but still, as with the consumer hotspots, dependent upon the strength and stability of cellular reception. It seems like the "mobile hotspot" alternative would simply be a different struggle than the current dependence on venue wifi capabilities. It seems that Cradlepoint is used by local emergency responders and also by businesses that have "pop-up" events but would it be an improvement or economic alternative to regular wifi?

[Assistant]
Look on AliExpress for the generic "LTE/5G" routers that have or can add a modem to. ~$250

Probably good idea to drill a couple of extra holes into the back to the additional antennas for the WWAN to pick up / bond additional bands and add pigtails/antennas as needed. IIRC they usually only have 2 antennas for the WWAN but modern modems have 4 antenna ports on them.

While it's not a hotspot in the traditional sense it's goin to be more robust than the little boxes you usually see. I'm not sure why they say 30/60/100 users but, it's either limited in the DHCP setup they se ton their boxes or limitation invoked somewhere else in their config. The biggest issue with a WWAN would be saturation of the connection depending on which service you end up connecting to. Time of day makes a difference as well for how much bandwidth you would get vs saturation of the cell site.

If you want to save money on the SIM/monthlies cirlcedin.com has discounted full phone plans with unlimited data for each carrier. I've got a TMO one w/ unlimited 5G + 40GB hotspot for under $40/mo. I use it as my primary connection and usually run anywhere from 700GB-1TB each month through it. 50% the cost of cable and it works anywhere I go.. Baseline for me is 200/30 when moving around but, if I pop the sim into my phone it's hit 600/100. There are times though in the home it hits 300-400 / 100 which isn't bad considering the cost.

You'll likely need to swap the IMEI / TTL values though using it in a router and more info on that can be found @ https://wirelessjoint.com/

My setup I have the modem in a USB "dock" and run it off my linux server which is my "router" and it doesn't need the TTL tweak to avoid data bucket being used. I picked up a cheap 2nd modem though as a backup and it only works in PCIE/NDIS mode and does deduct from the HS bucket which is similar to the "router" option.

I went with a SIMCOM modem as my primary and Fibocom as my backup. There's only a handful of choices out there though for brands but each have a bunch of options depending on the speed / tech requirements you might have. 4G is going to be barebones connectivity across carriers with dismal sub 50mbps speeds in most cases. 5G though is where the bandwidth is. SA/NSA seem to both work about the same as more SA sites get turned up. When I first started playing around though the SA didn't offer much for speed <50mbps but, they tweaked things and now it performs the same as NSA but lately SA hasn't been an option which means they're still working on it.

At the scale/scope of your needs - you should talk directly with the carriers - their business focused sales team can help you with a proper solution that meets everything.

T-Mobile does offer Cradlepoint units for their 5G solutions on business plans, and they're one of the best of class in 4G/5G wireless wan connectivity.


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[User]
Title: Home network advice

Hello everyone, I'm new in this forum. In this month I use a lot your amazing community for learn something about routers and try to find the best solution for me.
I'm in a rural area with a terrible internet connection (2 Mbps DW / 0.4 Mbps UP) so three years ago I decided to go for a 4G connection with an indoor device and my speed increase ten times in the worst case scenario (cell saturation). Now I am making futher step using an outdoor device including a powerfull antenna that give me a speed ranging from 50 to 100 Mbps.

This new device come only with an ethernet PoE port that comes in my house. The position of the cable enter in my house make it impossible for my old indoor 4G router to be use like an access point for his bad performance and coverage so I need to find a solution.

Reading the forum and with a budget (< € 70) I was thinking:
- Netgear R7800 (I could buy used for € 50 or less)
- Netgear R7000 (used for € 20) in AP mode for extend the wireless connection in not crucial area of the home

If you have any better advice or confirm my conclusion thanks in advance for the reply

[Assistant]
Why not run a cable to the location instead of buying more e-waste?

Tech Junky said:
Why not run a cable to the location instead of buying more e-waste?
Thanks for your reply, the problem is that the ethernet cable of the 4G router could arrive only in a room that is located at one end of the home. Another problem is that all is placed at the second floor so I need to reach the signal in the first one (that remain not crucial regarding speed) so my doubt is that the R7800 is not able to get here.

I am always open to alternative also regarding the R7800 for the same budget.

Well, if you're talking wifi signal then adding a wired AP could solve the coverage issue. I use a nwa210ax and get good coverage and speeds corner to corner in 1300sq ft. The r7800 can be put into AP mode and connect to the primary over wifi. The downfall will be speed as it cuts the bandwidth in half but, at 100mbps that shouldn't be a big deal.

If you are talking about the LTE that's a different story.


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[User]
Title: Omada EAP650 Outdoor-for indoor use? Also, radiating pattern?

I am thinking about using multiple Omada EAP650 Outdoor for my home. I have a lot of sqf and multiple floors to cover. I am currently using four AC86Us as mesh APs. I do not want to ceiling or wall mount. I can make a custom stand for the 650 outdoor so it can free-stand. Will someone please chime in on the pros and cons of using an outdoor device for indoor? FCC compliance issues?

Also, please help me understand this radiation pattern. Is it omnidirectional? Datasheet below.
https://static.tp-link.com/upload/product-overview/2023/202308/20230824/Datasheet_EAP650-Outdoor%20V1.pdf

Many have advised that I look at SMB and like the idea. Also, the management tool will be interesting to play with.

Thanks!

[Assistant]
snovvman said:
Datasheet below.

I can't open the link above.

snovvman said:
Also, the management tool will be interesting to play with.

Omada SDN Controller demo here:

Omada Controller
emulator.tp-link.com

Tech9 said:
I can't open the link above.

View attachment 59016

Omada SDN Controller demo here:

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The file is attached. Thanks for the sim link.

What I see is omnidirectional antennas with about 90-degree vertical beam corresponding to the 4-5dBi antenna gain listed in specifications. This means this AP will have good range around it in open space, but lower signal to clients close below and above the AP. Typical characteristics for an outdoor application AP mounted on a pole or high on an external wall. I don't know what the signal refraction is going to be indoors. Home routers usually have 2-3dBi antennas with better for the application close to 360-degree coverage. This type AP with higher gain antennas may work very well in single level bungalow style homes and apartments. IP67 makes it a bit bulky, but still acceptable size.


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[User]
Title: Is this a smart and reasonable layout for a home network?

I am looking for some advice for where I am thinking of network access points.

The internet comes into the home at the top left arrow and I am thinking that all lines will have to lead back to this area?

I also have a plan to put three wireless mesh access points around.

Is there something else I am missing or haven't considered?

[Assistant]
I'm not liking the look of that shot from the upper left corner of your diagram to the upper right. Not only is that a long way, but the signal would have to travel through five walls and perhaps some appliances. Is there a chance of locating the base wifi unit in the middle of the wall at left, and the study's unit towards its lower right corner, with the aim of getting a more or less line-of-sight connection via the hallway? The signal path to the office doesn't look great either.

Any chance of running some ethernet cables instead of relying on wireless mesh?

Yes, sorry! I didn't make that clear in my post. The purple numbers represent the locations I am looking to put in ethernet ports.

If you mean that you plan to run cables to those points and then put wireless APs there, then yeah this will probably work all right ... but that kind of setup is not what people typically call a mesh. Usually that term implies wireless backhaul, which is what I was worried about getting signal through for.

The reason I'm emphasizing this seemingly-academic terminology question is that if that is your plan, you should not be buying gear labeled as "wireless mesh". That will probably end in spending a lot of money on high-bandwidth backhaul radios you don't actually need.


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[User]
Title: How do I access a UeeVii CPE5.8G's GUI to change the SSID and Password?

I have followed the instructions from the User Manual, and tried what others have posted on YouTube, but nothing seems to work.
The manual says you must edit your Network settings to access the Bridge GUI.
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From UeeVii Manual

Open - Network & Internet

Edit - Network Properties
Change from - Automatic (DHCP) to Manual
Set IP Address - 192.168.255.2
Subnet Mask - 255.255.255.0
Gateway - 192.168.255.2
Preferred DNS - 192.168.255.2
Alternate DNS -
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I have tried the above settings and several more, but all fail to Save.
Has anyone been able to do this? If so, how?

[Assistant]
Maybe send Vicky @ueevii a direct message:

Saying Hello from UeeVill wireless bridge company
Hi all, Just a quick introduction. I am Vicky from UeeVill wireless bridge company! Welcome to DM for help if any questions to use our products! Best regards, Vicky
www.snbforums.com

johnnieq said:
I have followed the instructions from the User Manual, and tried what others have posted on YouTube, but nothing seems to work.
The manual says you must edit your Network settings to access the Bridge GUI.
---------------------------------------------------------------------
From UeeVii Manual

Open - Network & Internet

Edit - Network Properties
Change from - Automatic (DHCP) to Manual
Set IP Address - 192.168.255.2
Subnet Mask - 255.255.255.0
Gateway - 192.168.255.2
Preferred DNS - 192.168.255.2
Alternate DNS -
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
I have tried the above settings and several more, but all fail to Save.
Has anyone been able to do this? If so, how?
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I am here! DM for help details, thanks!

johnnieq said:
I have followed the instructions from the User Manual, and tried what others have posted on YouTube, but nothing seems to work.
The manual says you must edit your Network settings to access the Bridge GUI.
---------------------------------------------------------------------
From UeeVii Manual

Open - Network & Internet

Edit - Network Properties
Change from - Automatic (DHCP) to Manual
Set IP Address - 192.168.255.2
Subnet Mask - 255.255.255.0
Gateway - 192.168.255.2
Preferred DNS - 192.168.255.2
Alternate DNS -
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
I have tried the above settings and several more, but all fail to Save.
Has anyone been able to do this? If so, how?
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Hi John - did you get his sorted? i have the same problem. do you have any advise please