Main router (connected to the ISP fibre device)

Archer AX73 V.20 on latest firmware 1.1.0 Build 20240323 rel.70541(5553)

Set on 192.168.0.1

Im trying to use WDS on a C7 to expand my 5ghz (or2.4ghz, if it works) coverage using WDS bridge:

Archer C7 V5.0

1.2.1 Build 20220715 rel.19099(5553)

Set on 192.168.0.2

Gateway set to 192.168.0.1

5ghz WDS Bridges won’t work while trying to connect to Archer AX73 5ghz SSIDs (main and guests SSIDs, tried with fixed channels and widths.)

Tried firmware upgrade to the latest. Full factory reset but still won’t work.

WDS works with 2.4ghz after a few tweaks and configurations. Can even setup its SSIDs to the same as my main router and it will work, but speeds will be limited to 2.4ghz speeds (kinda obvious). But I really would like to use the C7 as an extender/repeater for my main 5ghz wifi.

Going through all that trouble cause TPLINK won’t clearly and easily let buyers know that Easy/ONEMESH won’t work on router to router link. I bought the AX73 expecting that I could use it as my main router and place the C7v5 as onemesh. So If both onemesh and 5ghz WDS on the C7 is out of the question then Im left with a kinda expensive router as a backup, since I can’t use cables to connect it to the AX73. And I refuse to buy a TPLINK Easy/Onemesh extender just for that.

Any clues on why the 5ghz WDS won't work ?