Shared windows folders gone after connecting Wifi Router

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Shared windows folders gone after connecting Wifi Router
Shared windows folders gone after connecting Wifi Router
2023-08-15 01:06:48 - last edited 2023-08-15 11:42:02
Model: Archer AX10  
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Hello :) I'm in need of assistance with a network issue I am facing after integrating a TP-Link Archer AX10 router into my setup.

 

My existing network includes a MEO Fibergatewayrouter,  a PC running Windows with shared folders accessible via the network, and a miBox connected to the Fibergateway via Ethernet. Everything was functional until I added the TP-Link router to improve Wi-Fi coverage.

 

I configured the TP-Link router in bridge mode, connecting the Fibergateway's port 4 to the TP-Link router's WAN port. While I have successfully established internet connectivity and the TP-Link router's Wi-Fi networks (2.4GHz and 5GHz) are working seamlessly, I am encountering a significant issue.

 

Despite the internet connectivity, I am unable to access the shared folders on my network from any device, including the miBox and other devices like phones and laptops. If I revert to connecting the PC directly to the Fibergateway everything works. 

 

Any help would be greatly appreciated:)

 

Thanks in advance :)

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2023-08-15 11:41:49 - last edited 2023-08-15 11:42:02

  @terziyski Thank you :)

 

I eventually solved it. I set it up as an access point (no bridge mode) and assigned the same SSIDs for the wifi and now it works fine. Thanks 👍

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Re:Shared windows folders gone after connecting Wifi Router
2023-08-15 04:23:25

  @whyphy 

 

Here's (Case 1) a guide for configuring AX10 in AP mode - this will avoid the double NAT in your network.

If you already did this configuration, make sure that file sharing and network discovery is enabled on the PC network settings - details.

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2023-08-15 11:41:49 - last edited 2023-08-15 11:42:02

  @terziyski Thank you :)

 

I eventually solved it. I set it up as an access point (no bridge mode) and assigned the same SSIDs for the wifi and now it works fine. Thanks 👍

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