AX53 mesh network - topo3
AX53 mesh network - topo3
Hello,
I have bought 2 Archer AX53 recently. Earlier before this purchase, i had few posts to understand the mesh network concept.
I had got a link in which the topologies were explained to form a mesh network. Link - https://community.tp-link.com/en/home/forum/topic/697572.
As per the above link i am trying the topo3 method based on the locations of the routers.
One archer ax53 is kept at first floor and it is the main router of the mesh network which is in AP mode (wired from ISP modem _ GX brand). Exactly the same way how it is visible in topo3.
The second archer ax53 (latest purchase) is at ground floor and it is connected to the ISP modem by wire (Router mode). But when I try to connect this second one to the mesh network I am not able to get it done. Could you please support me ?
Should I have the second ax53 in router mode or AP mode to connect it to the mesh network ? In topo3, it says main is in AP mode and satellite in router mode. If I try wireless it works, but the speed is not great due to the concrete of the house. I request to help me in connecting the second archer ax53 to be added in the mesh network.
Getting a wire from first archer ax53 is difficult, hence i prefer topo3 setup.
Anticipating your reply,
Thanks,
Arun
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You don't have to change anything if topo3 works as you expected.
To experience security featres you have to switch AX53 to router mode - these feature are not applicable in AP mode (details).
But if you do that, you'll introduce a double NAT in your local network since GX is doing NAT already, so that's not necessary.
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Hello @terziyski ,
It's been a while, but I'm back with a couple of queries regarding my mesh network setup.
I'm using two TP-Link AX53 routers with my ISP modem (GX Earth4222). Here's the current configuration:
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AX#1 (Main Router): Connected to the modem (GX LAN → AX#1 WAN) and operating in Access Point (AP) mode.
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AX#1 is in dynamic IP and DHCP auto mode.
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AX#2 (Satellite Router): Connected to the modem as well (GX LAN → AX#2 WAN).
I'm facing some intermittent disconnections on AX#2. To improve stability, I’m planning to connect AX#2 directly to AX#1 instead of the modem.
Question 1:
When connecting AX#2 to AX#1 via Ethernet, should I plug the cable into the WAN or LAN port on AX#2, considering both routers are in AP mode?
Question 2:
I also have a TP-Link RE200 extender that's currently connected wirelessly to AX#1. I’m planning to run an Ethernet cable from AX#1 to the RE200.
Do I need to change any settings on the RE200 when switching from wireless to a wired backhaul?
Thanks in advance for your support!
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