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Cannot get archer c80 to work in bridge wds mode / wifi extender
Cannot get archer c80 to work in bridge wds mode / wifi extender
2024-04-03 00:14:14
Tags: #WDS/Range Extender Mode
Model: Archer C80  
Hardware Version: V2
Firmware Version: 1.13.2 Build 230824 Rel.75032n(5553)

version is 2.20

I bought it to bridge my current wifi to use it as a repeater/extender. Lot of basic and cheaper routers have this functionality but im upset i cannot find wds feature in this. Am i missing something. This is almost standard now. Has anyone was able to make it work?

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Re:Cannot get archer c80 to work in bridge wds mode / wifi extender
2024-04-03 03:32:18 - last edited 2024-04-11 02:00:18

  @MoreConfused 

 

Have you looked at Advanced > System Tools > System Parameters. Here's the official guide for configuring WDS feature.

A while ago it was in the Advanced->Wireless->WDS.

If you still can't find the WDS feature it may has been deprecated for HW v2.20 - check this post.

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2024-04-03 06:15:19

  @terziyski 

 

Wds option does not exist. I checked million times. Honestly how dumb is this. If v1.5 has it why discontinue it in v2.20 

 

 

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2024-04-03 06:23:30
Im running latest firmware. Is there a chance they might upgrade it and provide wds. If not i think i will get another new router from some other company which is clear about bridging or wds.
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2024-04-03 06:25:17

  @MoreConfused 

 

I really don't know the answer to this question but earlier in the same thread there's another post which offers a possible justification.

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2024-04-03 06:27:09
Yes I read it. But that again requires buying additional routers.
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2024-04-03 06:33:26

  @MoreConfused 

 

That's correct. Another option that you could use is the C80 AP mode (Case 1) but that involves additional cabling (if applicable).

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2024-04-03 06:37:04
Im using ap mode already but that requires additional cabling across the home. Which i wanted to avoid ans that why i needed extender/wds feature. Problem is mostly sellers also dont know what features router has so i bought the best one which he had in stock. And now i find out i should have something cheaper as they all with wds feature.
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2024-04-03 06:45:27

  @MoreConfused 

 

In AP mode you'll get better speed and connection stability for sure. But if you want to avoid cables, you can try replacing your C80 for C64 or C86.

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2024-04-03 09:04:41

  @MoreConfused 

 

Hi, How about Advanced > Wireless > WDS? Can you see WDS option here?

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2024-04-03 16:26:12

  @Sunshine 

 

On the top there is no advanced tab. Only Systems.

 

And when i click systems i dont find wds. I think v2.20 does not come with wds. I will have to wait for the firmware upgrade if they do provide with one otherwise i lost money on this.

 

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