My new internet provider (Airtel Fiber - India) has provided a dual band router along with the connection. Hence I want to use my existing Archer C80 as a repeater. Please guide me how can I do that.

I am not at all a technical guy, hence unable to get it through. I have checked YouTube, but the options it showed, I don't have that.

Please help.

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2021-03-02 09:32:32 - last edited 2021-03-02 09:32:39

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Re:Seeking help to configure Archer C80 as a repeater. -Solution

2021-03-02 09:32:32 - last edited 2021-03-02 09:32:39

@SandyRocks

Hi, we have recently released a new firmware that adds the support for WDS, you can install it on your C80 to confirm if you can set it up to extend the existing network:

https://www.tp-link.com/support/download/archer-c80/#Firmware

Archer C80(EU)_V1_210128

New Features/Enhancement:
1. Add support for WPA3.
2. Add support for WDS.
3. Add support for IGMPv3.

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Re:Seeking help to configure Archer C80 as a repeater.

2021-02-22 01:51:45 - last edited 2021-03-02 10:58:28

@SandyRocks

You can't use C80 as a repeater, it lacks that functionality.

If you want to extend your wi-fi coverage, you can use it as an AP.

If you decide to do that follow this guide.

Edit: A new FW has been released a week after my post, which implements a dedicated WDS menu.

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Re:Seeking help to configure Archer C80 as a repeater. -Solution

2021-03-02 09:32:32 - last edited 2021-03-02 09:32:39

@SandyRocks

Hi, we have recently released a new firmware that adds the support for WDS, you can install it on your C80 to confirm if you can set it up to extend the existing network:

https://www.tp-link.com/support/download/archer-c80/#Firmware

Archer C80(EU)_V1_210128

New Features/Enhancement:
1. Add support for WPA3.
2. Add support for WDS.
3. Add support for IGMPv3.

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