Use WDS and easymesh in satalite mode togather.
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I would like the know if i can connect router 1 Tplink C6 v4 in WDS mode (Main router in second building Gpon router)
Then buy one router more TpLink C6 V4 for extra coverage in easymesh mode with router 1 (Which is connected in WDS mode with GPON router).
Example.
Internet coming from Main building router.
Router 1 in WDS connection, use the same router to connect second c6 router under easymesh mode.
But i don't know how to do that.
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Hi,
You guys made me curious about this and so I gave this idea a try using my two Archer C64 routers. (just a quick test, no extensive testing was done here)
Broadband Internet connection -> Main Router -> WDS connection -> Archer C64 in "Router Mode" -> wireless EasyMesh connection -> Archer C64 EasyMesh Satellite
It does actually work, however with the usual caveats that are present on most TP-Link routers when the connection to the Internet is not made via the WAN Ethernet port.
Like:
- router will always indicate is has "no Internet connection" (rather cosmetic)
- online firmware update will not work
- time syncronization with NTP server will not work
- cannot login with TP-Link ID
Furthermore, since the router is not actually working as a "router" when using WDS, all the features that are commonly associated with "routers" will also have no effect.
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Have you tried in WDS mode.
Lan cable within same router which is used as WDS: Lan port (any) to wan port.
Just to spoof tp link router it is getting internet from same router to itself.
By this way i think it will do firm upgrade and other stuff
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I doubt this would be possible. To build an Easymesh you need a main device in router mode.
Once C4 is using WDS feature it won't use its WAN port anymore.
I must say that I haven't tried this but I am quite skeptical about it.
If you want to try this yourself use this FAQ for configuring the WDS.
Here's the guide for addig a satelliet router to an Easymesh network.
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Hi,
You guys made me curious about this and so I gave this idea a try using my two Archer C64 routers. (just a quick test, no extensive testing was done here)
Broadband Internet connection -> Main Router -> WDS connection -> Archer C64 in "Router Mode" -> wireless EasyMesh connection -> Archer C64 EasyMesh Satellite
It does actually work, however with the usual caveats that are present on most TP-Link routers when the connection to the Internet is not made via the WAN Ethernet port.
Like:
- router will always indicate is has "no Internet connection" (rather cosmetic)
- online firmware update will not work
- time syncronization with NTP server will not work
- cannot login with TP-Link ID
Furthermore, since the router is not actually working as a "router" when using WDS, all the features that are commonly associated with "routers" will also have no effect.
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Thank for the update. And testing wds and easymesh together
WDS update issue is very long time issue
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Have you tried in WDS mode.
Lan cable within same router which is used as WDS: Lan port (any) to wan port.
Just to spoof tp link router it is getting internet from same router to itself.
By this way i think it will do firm upgrade and other stuff
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