My travel router set to AP mode is blocking traffic in my internal Network

My travel router set to AP mode is blocking traffic in my internal Network

My travel router set to AP mode is blocking traffic in my internal Network
My travel router set to AP mode is blocking traffic in my internal Network
Saturday
Hardware Version: V1
Firmware Version: 1.1.1 Build 20250808 rel.68172

I bought this because I thought I could use it in AP mode and have a cool looking range extender slash ethernet adapter. After much tinkering it seems as though it will block any internal Network traffic and it will send a lot of DNS request to other servers I tested this using Wireshark. As well as those massive problems it also doesn't work consistently I will get extremely large jitter readings from speedtest.com of over 100 and latency of over 100 to my gateway the gateway test was done using Wi-Fi man. All of this is true for multiple firmware versions since August of last year when I purchased the device. I also bought a range extender to do the exact same thing and not that shows the same exact issues so as far as I'm concerned tp-link is trying to siphon as much money out of the American market as possible to then leave hundreds of thousands of infected routers in America that will likely not be changed in a decade

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Re:My travel router set to AP mode is blocking traffic in my internal Network
Tuesday

Hello @Wheezs ,

Thanks for contacting our community.

 

I understand your desire for a stable network connection with the TL-WR1502X, but network instability can have many causes, and we need to investigate them one by one to find the cause and provide a suitable solution. We probably cannot immediately conclude that the network instability is caused by a problem with the router or extender itself.

 

If possible, we would also appreciate it if you could provide more details about your case, such as your network topology.

 

For example: ISP modem—router )))((( client devices

(Note: — stands for wired connection,)))((( stands for wireless connection )

 

For unstable wireless connections:
1) Check router placement: Make sure the router is properly placed in an open area instead of inside a cabinet or shelf for optimal signal distribution.
2) Optimize Wi-Fi channels: In the web interface, go to Advanced > Wireless > Wireless Settings, and try different Wi-Fi channels to avoid nearby interference. Additionally:
   • For 2.4GHz wireless client devices, set the 2.4GHz channel width to 20MHz
   • For 5GHz wireless client devices, set the 5GHz channel width to 80MHz or 40MHz to avoid interference
3) Verify cable connections: Make sure the Ethernet cable between your main router and the TP-Link router (in AP mode) is connected properly. Consider replacing old cables with new ones.

 

In addition, what are the models of your main router and TP-Link range extender? Who is your ISP?
 

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