Why Archer MR200 v4 doesn't have WDS(Wireless Distribution System) ?
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Hi,
I would like to connect my Archer MR200 v4 to an another router, as can do via WAN port, but wirelessly.
I saw on the emulator that the older version of the same device (Archer MR200 v1 and V2) has the "Enable WDS Bridging" option in Wirless > Advanced Settings but seams that this feature is no more avilable.
Does it deprecated ? Is there a way to activate it on my v4 device? is it possible to downgrade to the previous version?
Thanks in advance,
Miki
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Hello, thanks for asking.
TL-MR200 v4 does not support WDS Wi-Fi bridging, so I am afraid that there is no way to use it in that way.
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Hello, thanks for asking.
TL-MR200 v4 does not support WDS Wi-Fi bridging, so I am afraid that there is no way to use it in that way.
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Hello, thanks for asking.
If you want to extend the wireless range of the new router, it is suggested to get a range extender, such as RE505X or RE300, you may refer to the below website to choose the most suitable one to work with your router:
https://www.tp-link.com/en/home-networking/range-extender/
Just a quick note, it is suggested to choose a higher signal rates than that of your wireless router to get a better performance. For example, if your wireless router is an AC1200, it is suggested to choose an AC1300 or you may choose AX1500.
I hope this helps.
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@Kevin_Z sorry to bother you, but I'm not sure that a wifi extender fits my requirements:
1. I see that RE505X has only one LAN port (RE300 doesn't have it at all) and I'm not sure that I can use it to attach my device to it ( Does it only works as WAN port ? )
2. I would like to receive the WiFi signal from the main router but I don't want to repeat it (that I suppose is the main purpose of an extender device)
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Hi, the Ethernet port on the range extenders can be connected to the devices that you want to extend the internet to, you may connect it in this way:
Main wireless router ))))(((((range extender-------PC or TV
))))))((((( stands for wireless
----------- stands for Ethernet cable
While if you don't want to repeat the signal, you may choose the access point devices, such as WA901ND, which can be used as a client mode, then you can plug it into a PC and make it work as a network card:
https://www.tp-link.com/home-networking/access-point/tl-wa901nd/
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