Problems with WDS
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Hello,
I have the Archer C6 V2.
The other day, as my wifi connection was failing, I decided to reset it.
Now It is impossible for me to use WDS because they have removed the option to choose the WDS mode: auto, wds1, wds2.
I used this firmware:
Archer C6 (EU) _V2_200402
Then I found a new firmware: Archer C6 (EU) _V2_200512 on the Portugal website and I was still having the same problem.
I also tried another beta on the forum and it still has the same problem.
The only way to use the router is to connect it by lan cable to the operator router, but I need it to work wirelessly by WDS.
Neither have I been able with any firmware, get the network by WDS 5GHz only with WDS 2.4GHz.
With the old firmware the Archer C6 works well, but with the new firmware it is impossible to use it with WDS.
Hello, I tried to make it work all night and finally found the solution.
First of all, I do not have the access to the administration of main router. It is just so you know, I could not enable the capability to accept WDS with four address header. If there is any at all.
Now let me explain all the details:
1. The main router is some dual-band Compal provided by UPC (Now Vodafone in Czech republic)
2. Regardless of the firmware version, WDS Bridge with auto mode works on 2.4GHz but does not on 5GHz
3. WDS Bridge on 5GHz works only and only if wds mode is WDS1.
My solution was to use Chrome's DevTools to unhide the element selecting WDS mode and simply select it. Thanks for not removing it completely :)
For others: just remove "hidden" and "readonly" and the setting will show up. Please please @Kevin_Z , do not remove it completely. Thanks!
Hello, I tried to make it work all night and finally found the solution.
First of all, I do not have the access to the administration of main router. It is just so you know, I could not enable the capability to accept WDS with four address header. If there is any at all.
Now let me explain all the details:
1. The main router is some dual-band Compal provided by UPC (Now Vodafone in Czech republic)
2. Regardless of the firmware version, WDS Bridge with auto mode works on 2.4GHz but does not on 5GHz
3. WDS Bridge on 5GHz works only and only if wds mode is WDS1.
My solution was to use Chrome's DevTools to unhide the element selecting WDS mode and simply select it. Thanks for not removing it completely :)
For others: just remove "hidden" and "readonly" and the setting will show up. Please please @Kevin_Z , do not remove it completely. Thanks!