Help needed extending my wifi network (so that my Time capsule can be accessed)
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Help needed extending my wifi network (so that my Time capsule can be accessed)
Region : UnitedKingdom
Model : TL-WR840N
Hardware Version : Not Clear
Firmware Version : latest
ISP : virgin media
Hi there,
Ive attached an image of my current network setup to help explain things. But basically, i am currently unable to access my Apple Time Capsule (and attached USB drive) when I'm connected via my NicksWifi2 wifi signal downstairs. If I'm attached to the NicksWifi signal all works fine.
Is there anything I can easily do to make my TPlink router behave like it is my main router?
Ive seen wifi extenders (and ones that go through power http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00ECBRGW8?colid=1O1PXGWZD901F&coliid=I3V052B XIQ2OD0&psc=1&ref_=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl) but I'm not sure if id have the same problem if I bought one of these?
any help would be much appreciated as this is quite frustrating [FONT=inherit][/FONT]
thanks!
Nick
Model : TL-WR840N
Hardware Version : Not Clear
Firmware Version : latest
ISP : virgin media
Hi there,
Ive attached an image of my current network setup to help explain things. But basically, i am currently unable to access my Apple Time Capsule (and attached USB drive) when I'm connected via my NicksWifi2 wifi signal downstairs. If I'm attached to the NicksWifi signal all works fine.
Is there anything I can easily do to make my TPlink router behave like it is my main router?
Ive seen wifi extenders (and ones that go through power http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00ECBRGW8?colid=1O1PXGWZD901F&coliid=I3V052B XIQ2OD0&psc=1&ref_=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl) but I'm not sure if id have the same problem if I bought one of these?
any help would be much appreciated as this is quite frustrating [FONT=inherit][/FONT]
thanks!
Nick
Re:Help needed extending my wifi network (so that my Time capsule can be accessed)
Configure the TP-LINK router as an access point, and then everything will be fine.
The following picture should be clear enough. The key point is that the secondary (TP-LINK) router should be connected to the main router LAN-to-LAN.
Hardware topology:
Internet-----------wan:mainrouter:lan----- powerlineA ~~~ powerlineB------lan:TPLINKrouter ))))) ((((( client devices
Settings on the TP-LINK router:
1. Set a static LAN IP which is different from the main router's to avoid conflict.
2. Leave the WAN port empty (disconnect any cables)
3. Disable DHCP server because client devices should obtain IP addresses from the main router.
Re:Help needed extending my wifi network (so that my Time capsule can be accessed)
Hi, Im sorry, but would somebody be able to tell me where in the TP-Link router page I can find the settings Im meant to change? I really don't know much about changing IPs or setting static LANs etc :( (if I leave the WAN port empty and disconnect any cables, how will the router receive its internet connection from my main modem?!)
many thanks!
many thanks!
radvd wrote
Configure the TP-LINK router as an access point, and then everything will be fine.
The following picture should be clear enough. The key point is that the secondary (TP-LINK) router should be connected to the main router LAN-to-LAN.
Hardware topology:
Internet-----------wan:mainrouter:lan----- powerlineA ~~~ powerlineB------lan:TPLINKrouter ))))) ((((( client devices
Settings on the TP-LINK router:
1. Set a static LAN IP which is different from the main router's to avoid conflict.
2. Leave the WAN port empty (disconnect any cables)
3. Disable DHCP server because client devices should obtain IP addresses from the main router.
