AX20 behind bridged modem

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AX20 behind bridged modem
AX20 behind bridged modem
2021-10-27 23:01:11
Model: Archer AX20  
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Hi,  I just bought an AX20 planning to use it behind a bridged TG-789 modem.   The bridge works as I previously had another modem there but wanted to upgrade the performance.

 

I have tried it in normal mode and AP mode - but nothing works.

 

Any help appreciated, or as a fallback can I use it on an HFC connection at a friends house?

 

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Re:AX20 behind bridged modem
2021-10-28 00:31:03

@Randomz 

 

You can set AX20 in AP mode (Case 1) with a LAN IP address within the TG-789 LAN range.

For example if TG-789 LAN IP address is in 192.168.1.0/24 then for AX20 (in AP mode) LAN IP address you can set 192.168.1.254.

In that case the connection should be TG-789 LAN port => AX20 WAN port thus extending wireless coverage in your home.

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Re:AX20 behind bridged modem
2021-10-28 00:58:32

@terziyski 

Thanks for the reply.  I tried AP mode amongst other things - to no avail.

 

As the TG789 is bridged, it doesn't have an IP, so I am not trying to use the AX20 as a repeater.

 

I did just manage to get it working, but after all the fiddles I am not quite sure what worked.   I am tempted to do a factory reset then see if I can get it working again - worst case is I get frustrated and lose a couple more hours.

 

Maybe I will just take the win and leave it as it is.

 

Is it possible (and how) to take a copy of the config?

 

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Re:AX20 behind bridged modem
2021-10-28 01:05:00

@Randomz 

 

If TG789 is bridged then you should use AX20 in wireless router mode - same connection as for the AP (TG789  LAN port=>AX20 WAN port).

Then AX20 will be your main router.

You can do a configuration backup/restore - details in Chapter 14/2 in your user guide.

 

 

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