Configuring WPS Bridging With TP-Link Archer C9 and C7

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Overview[edit]

Bridge a router in order to provide extended wireless range to the studio/garage.

Note that this is a documented way of wirelessly connecting two routers. That is typically NOT the setup when looking up how to configure the LAN. This setup does not allow for consistent internet connectivity and should not be used. See Configuring Archer C7 As Wireless Access Point instead. This documentation has been saved for archival purposes.

Setup[edit]

Internet provider's modem ---CAT 6---> TP-Link Archer C9 (root router) ---CAT 6---> gigabit switch ---CAT 6---> TP-Link Archer C7 (bridge)

  • Archer C9 as the main wireless router
  • Archer C7 as the repeater/bridge

Configuration[edit]

Archer C7 web management utility[edit]

See Resetting WP-Link Archer Router#Archer_C7 if it's necessary to reset the router and start from scratch.

  • Log in via web management
  • Advanced tab > Wireless 2.4GHz > Wireless Settings [1]
    • (If there is no Advanced tab, simply start at Wireless 2.5GHz.
    • Alternatively the 5GHz wireless network could be used.
    • Enable WDS Bridging checked
    • Click Survey button.
      • Find the SSID of the router & click Connect.
    • The Channel must match the root router's setting.
    • Set the Password to match the password that has been created for the SSID.
    • The Wireless Network Name can be the same or different from the root router's wireless network name.
    • Change Wireless Network Name to match the root router's wireless network name. Tried it with the same name and the network connections were problematic. Tried with a different name (e.g. bottomsup-grage) with better luck so far. Until problems arise, use a different identifier.
    • Click Save button. * Do NOT reboot router yet. *
  • Advanced tab > Wireless 2.4GHz > Wireless Security
    • Wireless Password can be the same or different as the root router's password.
    • The password will be set to the default (the password printed on the back of the router). Change it to the root router's password.
    • Click Save button.
  • Advanced tab > Network > WAN
    • WAN Connection Type: Static IP
    • Enter same settings as root router for IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, Primary DNS, Secondary DNS
    • Click Save button.
  • Advanced tab > Network > LAN
    • IP Address: 192.168.123.2
    • Click Save button and reboot the router.
  • After the router has rebooted, Advanced tab > Status
    • Confirm that Wireless 2.4GHz > WDS Status is "Run"
  • Advanced tab > System Tools > Password
    • Update admin password to match root routers.
  • Advanced tab > DHCP > DHCP Settings
    • DHCP Server: Disable
    • Click Save button. Allow router to reboot.[2]

Using the wireless network[edit]

  • Confirm that the ethernet cable coming from the root router is plugged into the blue Internet port on the Archer C7 router.
  • Connect to the 2.4GHz network on and iPad to confirm that the mobile device can connect to the internet.
  • Internet connections on Mac & PC workstations should use DHCP server for their internet connections.
  • Confirm Mac & PC workstations that don't use wireless can also connect to the internet.

Accessing router web management interfaces after setting up WPS bridging[edit]

Notes[edit]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ How to Configure WDS Bridging on TP-Link Dual Band Routers (green UI)? TP-Link FAQ
  2. ↑ How to configure WDS Bridging on the Archer C8, C9, C5 V2? - TP-Link
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