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Is mesh possible with multiple TP-Link AC1750s and one TP-Link 16-Port Switch (TL-SG1016DE)
Is mesh possible with multiple TP-Link AC1750s and one TP-Link 16-Port Switch (TL-SG1016DE)
2020-06-15 01:11:26 - last edited 2020-06-16 18:43:44

Hello - I'm attempting to create a single "mesh" network with all TP-Link products and my setup is outlined below.  The issue is that people can't find the printer over wifi unless they are in the same room as the printer.

 

Note:  All TP-Link wireless routers are broadcasting the same SSID with the same password.

 

Any suggestions are much appreciated.  Thank you.

 

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2020-06-16 17:10:10 - last edited 2020-06-17 16:45:32

@miguelbeach 

 

I believe you have the Archer A7 which has the ability to switch to AP Mode. So what you would want is to change the operation mode of Room 2 and Room 3 to Access Point Mode (Advanced > Operation Mode). 

 

What will happen is the two routers will now act as an extension of your A7 in room 1. Also, no matter if you have a client device connected to any of the rooms, they will all be on the same network so the printer will be viewable to everyone.

 

When changing a router to an Access Point there are some features that are lost. Here is a article that talk about it: https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/2420/

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2020-06-16 17:10:10 - last edited 2020-06-17 16:45:32

@miguelbeach 

 

I believe you have the Archer A7 which has the ability to switch to AP Mode. So what you would want is to change the operation mode of Room 2 and Room 3 to Access Point Mode (Advanced > Operation Mode). 

 

What will happen is the two routers will now act as an extension of your A7 in room 1. Also, no matter if you have a client device connected to any of the rooms, they will all be on the same network so the printer will be viewable to everyone.

 

When changing a router to an Access Point there are some features that are lost. Here is a article that talk about it: https://www.tp-link.com/us/support/faq/2420/

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2020-06-16 18:44:05

@Tony Thanks so much, super easy - worked like a charm.

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