Use a Archer C7 as a Range Extender

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Use a Archer C7 as a Range Extender
Use a Archer C7 as a Range Extender
2021-02-25 20:23:59 - last edited 2022-07-25 07:56:18
Model: Archer C7  
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Hi,

 

I´m trying to use this router as a range extender.. is it possible? In that case, how do I configure it and how do I use it to be able to use also the lan ports of the router. I want to connect a Playstation to it but I don't know how to make it work.

 

Could you tell me how can I do that?

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2021-03-02 23:05:06 - last edited 2021-03-04 11:37:40

@dazcuenaga 

 

Follow this guide to configure C7 WDS feature.

Make sure the LAN IP address of C7 is in the same subnet as the main router and C7 DHCP server is OFF.

When the WDS status is 'Run', then WDS bridging has been successfully built.

 

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Re:Use a Archer C7 as a Range Extender
2021-02-25 20:34:42 - last edited 2021-02-25 20:42:33

@dazcuenaga 

 

The Archer C7 supports WDS Bridging.

 

To use it click on "Enable WDS Bridging" and then click the "Survey" botton. In the window that pops up select the WiFi SSID of the wireless network that you want to extend.

There should be no special setting needed in order to be able to connect a device via LAN port.

 

Whether it will be a success or not also somewhat depends on what version of WDS the main router supports.

 

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Re:Use a Archer C7 as a Range Extender
2021-03-02 20:49:31

@woozle , I´v configured the WDS and still no connection. Each time I connect to the Archer C7 router it gives me the wrong Ip and I still don't get internet connection. Is there something else I can try?

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2021-03-02 23:05:06 - last edited 2021-03-04 11:37:40

@dazcuenaga 

 

Follow this guide to configure C7 WDS feature.

Make sure the LAN IP address of C7 is in the same subnet as the main router and C7 DHCP server is OFF.

When the WDS status is 'Run', then WDS bridging has been successfully built.

 

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Re:Use a Archer C7 as a Range Extender
2021-03-03 18:16:01

@Ivaylo hi, I did everything as explained in the guide and still no internet... doesn't matter how I connect to the router. WDS status is Run, IP in the same range as Main router. I don't see if there is something wrong.

 

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Re:Use a Archer C7 as a Range Extender
2021-03-03 18:20:51
Sorry, an update, Wifi seems to work.. Lan ethernet doesn't
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2021-03-03 19:28:53
Again quick update.. only missing rebooting.. sorry for the delay in noticing and thanks a lot for the help.
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Re:Use a Archer C7 as a Range Extender
2021-03-03 19:33:35

@dazcuenaga 

 

Yes, a reboot is needed to set this properly.

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Re:Use a Archer C7 as a Range Extender
2021-12-17 09:12:59

@dazcuenaga  i don't understand why everyone is making this so difficult its a tplink  the feature is built into the thing its a matter of literally selecting it  here watch this video super easy tutorial video

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