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WR702N Connection Issue / Repeater + Bridge Mode
2013-01-22 21:25:00
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Model : TL-WR702N
Hardware Version : V1
Firmware Version : TL-WR702N_V1_121123
ISP : Virgin Media
Hello,
Having an intermittent issue with WR702N used in either Repeater or Bridge mode.
WR702N is extending WiFi from local router connected to the internet, in order to extend range. WR702N position is good in relation to the local router for signal.
The WR702N can be setup correctly to the local router in both bridge and repeater modes following user guide and quick setup.
Initially, the connection works and devices can connect.
However, after some time the connection seems to hang / freeze. There is no internet connection and the WR702N admin console can't be accessed (in bridge mode). In repeater mode this means NO device can connect and knocks all other deivces offline at the residence.
An android device will simply try to connect indefinitely in a loop and fail to authenticate.
Switching the WR702N off and on resolves the issue for a short time but it always returns after a few hours.
This is the 2nd WR702N I've tried, after returning the first unit for replacement.
Additional info:
- WPS is OFF on the router
- Security is WPA2-PSK
- Wireless Freq is 2.4ghz standard
- Channel is fixed on the local router, and is correctly matched on the WR702N
- Forcing the router and WR702N to use b/g modes only has no effect
- This issue is present using other routers / internet connections
Any advice anyone can give would be much appreciated. If not the WR702N will have to be returned. Shame as it's a brilliant little box when it's running fine.
Thanks in advance,
Bux
Model : TL-WR702N
Hardware Version : V1
Firmware Version : TL-WR702N_V1_121123
ISP : Virgin Media
Hello,
Having an intermittent issue with WR702N used in either Repeater or Bridge mode.
WR702N is extending WiFi from local router connected to the internet, in order to extend range. WR702N position is good in relation to the local router for signal.
The WR702N can be setup correctly to the local router in both bridge and repeater modes following user guide and quick setup.
Initially, the connection works and devices can connect.
However, after some time the connection seems to hang / freeze. There is no internet connection and the WR702N admin console can't be accessed (in bridge mode). In repeater mode this means NO device can connect and knocks all other deivces offline at the residence.
An android device will simply try to connect indefinitely in a loop and fail to authenticate.
Switching the WR702N off and on resolves the issue for a short time but it always returns after a few hours.
This is the 2nd WR702N I've tried, after returning the first unit for replacement.
Additional info:
- WPS is OFF on the router
- Security is WPA2-PSK
- Wireless Freq is 2.4ghz standard
- Channel is fixed on the local router, and is correctly matched on the WR702N
- Forcing the router and WR702N to use b/g modes only has no effect
- This issue is present using other routers / internet connections
Any advice anyone can give would be much appreciated. If not the WR702N will have to be returned. Shame as it's a brilliant little box when it's running fine.
Thanks in advance,
Bux
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Re:WR702N Connection Issue / Repeater + Bridge Mode
2013-05-05 17:19:24
What model of router do you have on the other side? Not enough information in your post :(
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Re:WR702N Connection Issue / Repeater + Bridge Mode
2013-05-05 18:22:20
Maruoneto,
Are you on the latest firmware? And are you on one of the three channels I mentioned?
It's been over a week now, and I still have not lost a connection on repeater mode!
Are you on the latest firmware? And are you on one of the three channels I mentioned?
It's been over a week now, and I still have not lost a connection on repeater mode!
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Re:WR702N Connection Issue / Repeater + Bridge Mode
2013-05-06 04:44:25
Alby wrote
Maruoneto,
Are you on the latest firmware? And are you on one of the three channels I mentioned?
It's been over a week now, and I still have not lost a connection on repeater mode!
I am on the latest firmware and on channel 1, repeater mode failed after 1-2 days, not even able to log on to the router, have to unplug and reboot the router to fix the issue.
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2013-05-06 05:01:02
Sorry I mis-read and thought you said bridge mode. Try that, it is working for me. They have told me that their new firmware will fix the problem when it is released. So we can switch back to repeater mode once we've upgraded.
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Re:WR702N Connection Issue / Repeater + Bridge Mode
2013-05-06 11:11:07
Alby wrote
Maruoneto,
Are you on the latest firmware? And are you on one of the three channels I mentioned?
It's been over a week now, and I still have not lost a connection on repeater mode!
yes, latest firmware, on channel 6 using bridge mode as per the link you sent
right now i cant even reach the modem...
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2013-05-06 11:11:59
jimasek wrote
What model of router do you have on the other side? Not enough information in your post :(
i have a Cisco Linksys WRT160N on the other side
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Re:WR702N Connection Issue / Repeater + Bridge Mode
2013-05-08 05:20:52
I'm having the same problem trying to use the WR702N in client mode and repeater mode. It's connected to the network fine and all my network devices can access the web management page. It's just the WR702N will not ping anything external to my LAN (e.g. 8.8.8.8) which makes it pretty useless.
I bought this router today and am incredibly disappointed to find out it doesn't actually work as advertised.
I bought this router today and am incredibly disappointed to find out it doesn't actually work as advertised.
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Re:WR702N Connection Issue / Repeater + Bridge Mode
2013-06-06 03:51:57
Hi. Same problem. WR702N loses connection in repeater mode after a couple of days and only way to get any response from it is to reboot. Running the latest firmware and using wi-fi channel 1. Any idea when the latest firware with a fix will be released? Only purchased this for repeater mode so practically useles at the moment :(
Update 07/06 - for anyone interested, I logged this as a fault with tp-link support and got an email back yesterday with an updated firmware dated 27/05/2013 (interestingly not available within the downloads page on their website). I applied this firmware last night and will report back on whether this fixes the fault :)
Update 07/06 - for anyone interested, I logged this as a fault with tp-link support and got an email back yesterday with an updated firmware dated 27/05/2013 (interestingly not available within the downloads page on their website). I applied this firmware last night and will report back on whether this fixes the fault :)
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2013-06-08 05:11:08
I've been having the same issues as in this thread. Bought my tp-link about a month ago, but didn't want to return it, just want it to work. I've been waiting for an update to
fix the bug.
Hi oakeyt any chance you could email me the updated firmware dated 27/05/2013 please? as you say its not on the website as of 7-6-13 22:09.
fix the bug.
Hi oakeyt any chance you could email me the updated firmware dated 27/05/2013 please? as you say its not on the website as of 7-6-13 22:09.
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2013-06-08 12:20:41
Can you email me as well?
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