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TL-WA1201 as a bridge, not extender
TL-WA1201 as a bridge, not extender
2022-04-22 18:04:36 - last edited 2022-04-30 18:56:24
Model: TL-WA1201  
Hardware Version: V2
Firmware Version: 1.0.1 Build 20200709 rel.66244(5553)

Hi,

 

I just bought a TL-WA1201 and would like to build it as a bridge, i.e. wifi to the home network and broadcast itself as a different subnet.  However, the only way it supports was an extender.  There seems to be no way to configure it as a bridge.  Can someone confirm that it can't be a bridge?  If anyone knows of a good bridge, I'd appreciate if it can be posted here.

 

Thanks!

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2022-04-24 05:41:35 - last edited 2022-04-30 18:56:24

Hello   @C.T. 

I'm afraid the Access Point does not support bridge mode which can create a separate subnet when wirelessly connected to the router.

When work in AP mode and in multiple SSID mode, if you have a switch that supports VLAN, the AP 's different SSIDs could be in different VLANs. 

How to Setup TP-Link AP’s Multi-SSID (VLAN) to Work with TP-Link Switch?

 

If you need another subnet,  you may consider adding more router behind the extender. 

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2022-04-24 05:41:35 - last edited 2022-04-30 18:56:24

Hello   @C.T. 

I'm afraid the Access Point does not support bridge mode which can create a separate subnet when wirelessly connected to the router.

When work in AP mode and in multiple SSID mode, if you have a switch that supports VLAN, the AP 's different SSIDs could be in different VLANs. 

How to Setup TP-Link AP’s Multi-SSID (VLAN) to Work with TP-Link Switch?

 

If you need another subnet,  you may consider adding more router behind the extender. 

Share Your Pet Story, Win Free Tapo Care. Smart Action 2.0 Explore and meet the next level home automation.
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Re:TL-WA1201 as a bridge, not extender
2022-04-24 06:40:53
Thank you so much, @Solla-topee.
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