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Ethernet-connected TL-WR902AC as a USB-connected Ftp Server with no WiFi connectivity.
Ethernet-connected TL-WR902AC as a USB-connected Ftp Server with no WiFi connectivity.
2025-04-23 11:50:33 - last edited 2025-04-23 17:20:15
Model: TL-WR902AC  
Hardware Version: V1
Firmware Version: TBA

I am considering purchasing a TL-WR902AC to connect a USB drive to it and configure it as an Ftp server. I envisage connecting the WR902AC to an internet-connected router using an ethernet cable and will not require its wifi capabilites. How should I configure it so that it only connects to the internet router (BT Hub 2 - Full Fibre) using the ethernet port and to configure the usb drive attached to the WR902AC for Ftp access? I will not need either the Router-to-WR902AC wireless connection or the wifi extender functionality. Please advise if this possible and how I should configure the WR902Ac to achieve my aim, thank you. 

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Re:Ethernet-connected TL-WR902AC as a USB-connected Ftp Server with no WiFi connectivity.-Solution
2025-04-23 16:35:20 - last edited 2025-04-23 17:20:15

  @AlanC19hhg 

 

WR902AC-to-Intenet Router wireless link is possible in a Range Extender Mode but your inquiry was for an ethernet cable connection - that's AP mode.

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2025-04-23 15:52:11 - last edited 2025-04-23 15:55:15

  @AlanC19hhg 

 

You could configure the WR902AC in AP mode and use its USB Sever in your LAN. Disable its wireless radio if it's not needed.

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2025-04-23 16:25:16

  @terziyski 

 

I assume that there is no WR902AC-to-Intenet Router wireless link in AP mode then?

 

If that is so, that sounds like the exact configuration I am looking for provided I can turn off both of the connections.

 

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2025-04-23 16:35:20 - last edited 2025-04-23 17:20:15

  @AlanC19hhg 

 

WR902AC-to-Intenet Router wireless link is possible in a Range Extender Mode but your inquiry was for an ethernet cable connection - that's AP mode.

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2025-04-24 06:29:38

Hi@AlanC19hhg,

Thank you for reporting your need to our community.

If you want to try other operation modes of router in the future, you can refer to How to choose the right working mode for the Nano pocket routers

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