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2021-03-02 15:55:28 - last edited 2021-03-03 13:15:57

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Archer C6 v2: 5Ghz WDS Bridging Setup Grayed!

2021-03-02 15:55:28 - last edited 2021-03-03 13:15:57

Model: Archer C6

Hardware Version: V2

Firmware Version: 1.3.5 Build 20200630 rel.57406(4555)

Hi,

I am trying to setup WDS Bridging on my Archer C6 (V2.0). However on the "System Tools / System Parameters" page, in "5Ghz WDS"section, the "Enable DS Bridging" checkbox is grayed out (please see the attached screenshot) ! Hence I cannot enable 5Ghz WDS bridging. This was working in earlier firmware!

This problem does not occur with 2.4Ghz WDS bridging.

Please help.

Thanks

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2021-03-02 16:13:29 - last edited 2021-03-03 13:15:57

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Re:Archer C6 v2: 5Ghz WDS Bridging Setup Grayed!-Solution

2021-03-02 16:13:29 - last edited 2021-03-03 13:15:57

@RKArcher

Try to change the 5GHz wireless channel on your host router to band 1, which is 36/42/44, then reboot both devices to see if the WDS feature for 5 GHz will be enbabled.

By the way, your FW is not the latest one.

Refer this thread.

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Re:Archer C6 v2: 5Ghz WDS Bridging Setup Grayed!

2021-03-03 04:51:15

RKArcher wrote

Hi,

I am trying to setup WDS Bridging on my Archer C6 (V2.0). However on the "System Tools / System Parameters" page, in "5Ghz WDS"section, the "Enable DS Bridging" checkbox is grayed out (please see the attached screenshot) ! Hence I cannot enable 5Ghz WDS bridging. This was working in earlier firmware!

This problem does not occur with 2.4Ghz WDS bridging.

Please help.

Thanks

Thanks @Ivaylo for your help.

I was able to get the WDS 5G bridging to work by following your answer and the referred post.

However, I could not find any later firmware on the TPLink website (https://www.tp-link.com/in/support/download/archer-c6/v2/#Firmware). Please let me know where to obtain the latest firmware.

Thanks

RKArcher

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