How can I connect and configure a DLINK Dir-615 as AP to a TPLINK A7 in AP mode

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How can I connect and configure a DLINK Dir-615 as AP to a TPLINK A7 in AP mode
How can I connect and configure a DLINK Dir-615 as AP to a TPLINK A7 in AP mode
2021-01-31 18:04:17 - last edited 2021-02-01 03:45:50
Model: Archer A7  
Hardware Version: V5
Firmware Version: 1.10

Hello,

 

I have an existing WiFi setup as shown in the attachment (PNG file)

It works fine.  Before I state my question, I thought I'd reiterare the following:

 

(1)  the main router has WiFi disabled -- because it keeps dropping and I couldn't fix it with all the help I've got.

(2)  so I bought a new TPLINK A7 and made it Router-3 and -- configured it to AP Mode (a TPLINK built-in feature).

(3)  Router-1 and Router-2 have their own DHCP server enabled.

 

Statement of the problem:

 

I have an old DLINK Dir-615 which functions perfectly well.  In fact it was used temporarily (also as AP) in place of Router-3 until I got the new A7.

 

I wish to configure the the DLINK as another AP and connect it physically (using wired, i.e., Ethernet cable) to Router-3.

 

Q1 - can this be done?  If so how?  I tried the following and they all failed:

 

T1 - connect from LAN  port of DLINK   to   LAN port of Router-3  >> this led to "no internet access" on both boxes (the Internet LED on Router-3 turned orange)

T2 - connect from WAN port of DLINK   to   LAN port of Router-3  >> same results/errors.

 

I note that I had reconfigured the DLINK as follows:   Turn OFF DHCP.   

The DLINK does not have a "AP Mode operation" like the TPLINK A7 (Router-3).

Related DLINK wireless settings:

    Mixed 802.11 bgn

    Auto channel scan = YES

    Channel width = 20 Mhz

    Security mode = WPA Personal

    WPA mode = Auto WPA or WPA2

    Visible SSID

    Assign a SSID different from the one used in Router-3 (I understand I could have used the same SSID but that, I am told requires more changes)

    

Any tips, suggestions and/or guidance will be highly appreciated.  Thanking you in advance.

Sincerely,

 

 

 

 

 

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2021-01-31 21:35:43 - last edited 2021-02-01 03:45:50
Use T1 cabling, and put the LAN IP address of DLink router in the same subnet as the LAN IP address of Router 3.
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2021-01-31 21:35:43 - last edited 2021-02-01 03:45:50
Use T1 cabling, and put the LAN IP address of DLink router in the same subnet as the LAN IP address of Router 3.
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2021-02-01 03:21:42
Thank you! But what is T1 cabling? Kindly please advise. Thanks again. Sincerely,
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2021-02-01 03:26:12
Sorry, but I missed my own use of references. In re-reading I take it you meant what I had listed in the prior post: Connect froma LAN port of the DLINK into a LAN Port of Router-3. Understood. And on top of that, make sure the DLINK is in the same subnet as Router-3. Got it. Thank you! Much appreciated.
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2021-02-10 13:45:51
Hello, Belated thanks ... it worked fine. Best, R.Tan
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