Adding extra Archer Air R5 router to existing R5+2x E5 network - Questions

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Adding extra Archer Air R5 router to existing R5+2x E5 network - Questions
Adding extra Archer Air R5 router to existing R5+2x E5 network - Questions
2024-12-18 06:49:44 - last edited 2025-01-14 08:02:32
Model: Archer Air R5  
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I bought 1 set TP link Archer Air, but where my office is (PC) its not too stable network and often lagging and falling out.

I dont have a wired connection to the office, but to the room next by. Hence i bought a 2nd Archer Air Router and connected as shown in the figure (blue). All the green boxes are bought as part of a set (1x router + 2x extenders)

 

 

1) My PC connects wirelessly to "Router #1" set even if the distance is just a few meters 

to "Router #2". 

2) How can i be sure this works? and to my intentions, which is to have the PC connected to Router #2

3) I am struggeling with Extender #2 (which is in the same room as the PC, only shows "red" even if

its just 3-4m to the Archer Router #2, with tiny tiny walls.  

I suspects it does not communicate with Archer router #2, but tried to communicate with Router #1

 

I believe you understand what i want to acheive, please let me know if i can do any checks, tips or different configurations.

 

thanks in advance

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Re:Adding extra Archer Air R5 router to existing R5+2x E5 network - Questions-Solution
2024-12-23 11:17:47 - last edited 2025-01-14 08:02:32

 Hi @Smikksmakk,

Have you set up an EasyMesh network? Or does Router #2 have a separate SSID?

If the former, currently, in the same network, satellite devices will actively connect to the main router, and the same is true for Router #2. There is currently no option to use a closer satellite unit as a signal source for another satellite extender in an EasyMesh network.

If Router #2 has a separate SSID, then you need to reset extender #2 and reconfigure it, and select the SSID of router #2 as the host network for it.

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2024-12-23 11:17:47 - last edited 2025-01-14 08:02:32

 Hi @Smikksmakk,

Have you set up an EasyMesh network? Or does Router #2 have a separate SSID?

If the former, currently, in the same network, satellite devices will actively connect to the main router, and the same is true for Router #2. There is currently no option to use a closer satellite unit as a signal source for another satellite extender in an EasyMesh network.

If Router #2 has a separate SSID, then you need to reset extender #2 and reconfigure it, and select the SSID of router #2 as the host network for it.

Nice to Meet You in Our TP-Link Community. Check Out the Latest Posts: △Pre-release Firmware for Archer AX50 Introduces New Parental Control Features and Enhancements △Introducing AI QoS: Elevate Your Gaming Experience on the Archer GE800 Gaming Router △Connect TP-Link Archer BE550 to Germany's DS-Lite (Dual Stack Lite) Internet via WAN △Tether KidShield Test Recruitment - Safeguarding Children's Online Experience If you found the post or response helpful, please click Helpful. If an answer solves your problem, click "Recommended Solution" so that others can benefit from it.
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