Wireless Bridge TD-W8960N to TL-WR1043ND
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Wireless Bridge TD-W8960N to TL-WR1043ND
Region : Australia
Model : TL-WR1043ND
Hardware Version : V1
Firmware Version : 3.13.12 Build 120405 Rel.33996n
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Region : Australia
Model : TD-W8960N
Hardware Version : V3
Firmware Version : 1.4.0 Build 111108 Rel.40398n
ISP : Optus
Hi, I have purchased a TD-WL1043ND to extend my range around my house and take the load off of my TD-W8960N, as I am running 15-20 wireless devices at one time (eg. printer, 3 tablets, 2 laptops, 2 PC, IP survalance cameras, Games consoles, TV, Stereo...). So, I have set up the WR1043ND as per the CD, I remove the ethernet cable connecting the TD-W8960N to the TL-WR1043ND, and they no longer talk to each other, I dont want a wireless router sitting next to a Wireless Modem Router, it defeats the whole purpose of having wireless in the first place. I am surprised that the install cd doesnt cover this in the config stage. I have followed This Guide which sort of helps, but the WR1043ND has a much more advanced menu, I can get them to bridge, but then I have an open modem / router with zero security (not good). Can someone walk me through the set up of a secure wirless bridge correctly?
Thanks,
Mat
Model : TL-WR1043ND
Hardware Version : V1
Firmware Version : 3.13.12 Build 120405 Rel.33996n
&
Region : Australia
Model : TD-W8960N
Hardware Version : V3
Firmware Version : 1.4.0 Build 111108 Rel.40398n
ISP : Optus
Hi, I have purchased a TD-WL1043ND to extend my range around my house and take the load off of my TD-W8960N, as I am running 15-20 wireless devices at one time (eg. printer, 3 tablets, 2 laptops, 2 PC, IP survalance cameras, Games consoles, TV, Stereo...). So, I have set up the WR1043ND as per the CD, I remove the ethernet cable connecting the TD-W8960N to the TL-WR1043ND, and they no longer talk to each other, I dont want a wireless router sitting next to a Wireless Modem Router, it defeats the whole purpose of having wireless in the first place. I am surprised that the install cd doesnt cover this in the config stage. I have followed This Guide which sort of helps, but the WR1043ND has a much more advanced menu, I can get them to bridge, but then I have an open modem / router with zero security (not good). Can someone walk me through the set up of a secure wirless bridge correctly?
Thanks,
Mat
