TL-WR840 Unable to extend Mobile Hotspot

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TL-WR840 Unable to extend Mobile Hotspot
TL-WR840 Unable to extend Mobile Hotspot
2020-07-13 14:14:48
Model: TL-WR840N  
Hardware Version: V6
Firmware Version: 0.9.1.4.16 v0001.0 Build 180614 Rel.40494n

Good Day, Everyone.

 

I would like help with something regarding TL-WR840N's range extender function.

 

I am using the TL-WR840N to connect my two wire-only PCs to a wireless network. My main internet access is from a fiber optic cable to a pon moden from my ISP. When connected to that the TL-WR840N functions normally and my PC can access the internet.

 

Sometimes people using the network will eatup the available bandwidth, or other outages; I will sometimes have to switch to my 4G LTE internet access to continue my work. When I am connecting the TL-WR840N to my pocket wifi Huawei E5573C using WR80N's range extender function, it will show as connected to the device but do not have internet connection. I tried the same with an Android mobile hotspot but while the devices connect, internet connection is not seen.

 

Is this a limitation of the TL-WR840N or is there something I can do to making it connect to mobile hotspots?

 

I appreciate any help anyone can give me.

 

Regards,

Waveform

 

*All devices using Default Settings after setup

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Re:TL-WR840 Unable to extend Mobile Hotspot
2020-07-20 07:40:54

@Waveform 

 

Hello,

 

It is not suggested to use the WDS feature to extend 4G connections as there might be compatibility issues, which is also not tested by our developers.

 

Good days.

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