Archer AX50 Time Machine in Access Point mode
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Hi,
My new Archer AX50 has time machine functionality when it is in routing mode, but when I put it in Access Point Mode, time machine functionality is lost, and the time machine backup drive is not available on the network. This is a problem because this device is not my primary router. I do not want to set up a subnet, I simply want this device to sit on my network, act as a wireless access point, and act as a file server and time machine.
I believe this is a bug. There is no reason that time machine functionality cannot in principle be provided by a device in Access Point mode (I have two Apple Time Capsules that are doing exactly this!). Can TP-Link confirm, and can you add it to your list for investigation?
Thanks!!
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@Malius I have a similar problem with AX73 router.
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Do you guys have any updates on this?
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Hello, how did the AX73 connect to the main router, via WAN or LAN? Ensure you were configuring the AX73 by changing the working mode to Access Point as follows:
https://www.tp-link.com/support/faq/1384/
Are you able to see the Time Machine menu on the web interface? If not, can we have the screenshot? If yes, what's the error message, or which step did you get stuck with?
If you change the AX73 to Router, will the Time Machine work?
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Hello, how did the AX73 connect to the main router, via WAN or LAN? Ensure you were configuring the AX73 by changing the working mode to Access Point as follows:
I connected the LAN port on the main router and the WAN port on the Archer AX73 router.
Are you able to see the Time Machine menu on the web interface? If not, can we have the screenshot? If yes, what's the error message, or which step did you get stuck with?
I switched the Operation mode to AP today, and it worked. I'm sure it was not available in the AP mode when I purchased the router. Maybe the recent update fixed it?
If you change the AX73 to Router, will the Time Machine work?
Yes, earlier, it worked only on the router mode. It works now in both modes.
Thank you for the help.
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If that is the case, we recommend following this up with the support engineers, they will help confirm. Please check your email box and respond, thanks.
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We will update here if the issue is confirmed and fixed. Do you want to follow it up with the support engineers directly via email also? If yes, they will likely to contact you too.
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@Malius It works on the AP mode now. I'm not sure if the recent update has fixed it.
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