TL-WPA4220KIT and wifi extension problems: wrong ip-range
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Model : TL-WPA4220
Hardware Version : V1
Firmware Version :
ISP : Telenor
Hi,
I'm having problems using the TL-WPA4220KIT to extend my existing wifi network. I've tried both the "wi-fi clone" and manual setup way without success. My setup is as follows:
4G Modem/Router (D-link DWR-923) - [Cat6 lan cable] - TL-PA4010 - [electrical wire] - TL-WPA4220
The router is providing IP-addresses to the network (DHCP) in the range 192.168.1.(2 - 155), subnet 255.255.255.0
I've assigned a static IP to the TL-WPA4220 via the DHCP reserve ip functionality (MAC address - IP link) and set it to use the same SSID and encryption method + password as the main router.
If I connect a laptop via cable to the TL-WPA4220 everything works fine; I get internet access and good speeds. But when I try to connect on the wifi-network when I'm in the zone extended by the TL-WPA4220 I do not get internet access ... my iPad and iPhone just shows a spinning "connecting to network" circle and after a while when checking the network details I see that an IP-address in the 169.x.x.x, subnet 255.255.0.0 has been assigned.
It seems like the TL-WPA4220 is not re-distributing the main router's IP-addresses provided by DHCP, but instead picks them from "its own range". How do I fix this (the TL-WPA4220 should be a slave device to the router in all ways [SSID, encryption, DHCP, etc])?
[Bump] Do anyone have any input on this?
Solution
TP-Admin wrote
Hi All,
TP-Link is aware of this issue. Following our research and investigation, we found that this issue due to some routers' default LAN IP is 192.168.1.1 which is the same as the TL-WPA4220_V1 default IP. So there will be IP address conflict when you first setup or reset the TL-WPA4220_V1. ( Our TL-WPA4220 will change its IP address after detecting IP address conflict, but there still will be a short IP address conflict. )
In order to help these customers who are affected by this reason our R&D have made a beta firmware ( TL-WPA4220_V1_180509_Beta ) to change the TL-WPA4220_V1 default IP from 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.0.254.
You can visit our official website try to download and upgrade the latest beta firmware to resolve this issue.
Note: After upgrading this firmware, you need manually reset this device to make it work.
For TL-WPA4220(EU/UK)_V1 : https://www.tp-link.com/en/download/TL-WPA4220_V1.html#Firmware
For TL-WPA4220(US)_V1 : https://static.tp-link.com/2018/201805/20180510/TL-WPA4220(US)_V1_180509(beta).zip
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That's really cognitive information to know about such a indomitable and concrete stuffs. I stolidly respect that effort and hope to keep the good work as same as always. Thank you for being so workaholic, it has server us the way we want. Indeed , grateful to you.
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Region : Spain
Model : TL-WPA4220
Hardware Version : V4
Firmware Version : 4.0.3 Build 20190326 Rel.43406
ISP : Adamo
I've been facing the same issue as the other colleagues reported some time ago. I thought that with the newer HW versions (including new firmware versions), the IP/DHCP issue was fixed, but apparently not.
I'm not capable to connect any of my devices (i.e. phones, laptops, iPads, etc.) due to I get either "Obtaining IP address..." (getting stuck) or "No Internet connection".
I kindly request your support to fix this issue as soon as possible, due to I recently bought this device and we are facing the same issue as some colleagues reported 6 years ago.
Thanks in advance!
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I was trying to solve it for 4 hours with no result, while my router was giving to all devises ip at the range of 192.168.1.x, the wpa4220 (after a firmware upgrade / which i downgrated after all to the previοus) keeps getting as default ip address of 169.254.x.x
I finaly used your "pair" proposal followed by a "wifi clone" procedure and at last it works fine.
Now, I can give any ip i want in the range of 192.168.1.x.
Thanks for the idea!
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Hello everyone
Region : Colombia
Model : TL-WPA4220
Hardware Version : V1
Firmware Version :
ISP :
I need a lot of help, i don't know what else too do! I've try EVERYTHING in this post but nothing is working, my extender worked for at leats 5 year in a row perfectly and just decided not to work anymore. The issue is about the IP i get the 169.254.17.xx . the extenders aren't pairing, i updated de firmware, not results at all... i cant believe TP-Link service is as bad as my english writting... I need help to solve this issue, and the only thing client service say was i need to push the bottons a lot of times... no more.
I was thinking on buying a new one, but i'm affraid it doesn't work. I try to use only the wifi clone optión but for some reason is still giving me the IP 169.254.xxx :( if some one has a solution for this, it will be very appreciated.
Thanks in advance!!!
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