multiple problems with a C2Archer 750
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multiple problems with a C2Archer 750
Region : Canada
Model : Archer C7
Hardware Version : Not Clear
Firmware Version :
ISP :
Hello. I am having multiple problems with a new C2 set up. I do not see a specific forum for this model so please redirect me if need be or move this thread.
Instead of listing all the things that are not working correctly I will just start with one big problem and go from there.
The current problem involves using two of these routers - one as the main wireless router and the second as a second AP on a LAN cable.
I used this FAQ to set up the second device http://www.tp-link.com/en/article/?faqid=417
I was able to get into the device and set it up as per these instructions easily enough. I have it set for the same network name and password on both channels as well as setting its static IP address and turning off DHCP so as I understand it this will give me a second AP on my existing network as well as access to the LAN ports for any cable connection all on same network name which is what I want. I also disabled SID on the second device.
Here is the first batch of problems:
In my network tab the C2 Archer icon appears and disappears every couple of seconds. It appears that it is actually alternating between the first and second devices instead of displaying just the primary device or displaying both as their own icons. In itself this doesn't seen to cause any problems other than it is hard to right click on the icon and open the device page because the icon may disappear just as you do and/or you don't know which device you are actually opening. If I type the IP address directly in I can get to the device just fine. So how to stop this alternating? Really only the primary router should be displayed if the second one is now acting strictly as a second AP and switch not a router.
If the second AP loses power when it comes back up I get a second list of guest network names with the same names (ie, a duplicate list) but one set shown with a little circle on it and "open" (the guest network is not open in either routers settings). The only way to get rid of these in the list of available network connections is to open the second AP device and disable the guest network then enable it again. We get a lot of power outages here so this has quickly become an annoyance to check. There is not any duplication of my primary, private network names.
Finally in this batch of problems, which are all related in my mind, I can get 5 bars of strength shown on my 5GHz band, but the guest network only shows 4 bars of strength. How is this possible? Shouldn't the strength be the same for both as it still is carried on the same channel isn't it?
I would appreciate any help getting the settings correct to resolve these issues. Everything does appear to work with the second AP, but I do need to do a bit more testing to ensure I am actually receiving 2 access ppoints and not just one.
Thanks.
Bart
Model : Archer C7
Hardware Version : Not Clear
Firmware Version :
ISP :
Hello. I am having multiple problems with a new C2 set up. I do not see a specific forum for this model so please redirect me if need be or move this thread.
Instead of listing all the things that are not working correctly I will just start with one big problem and go from there.
The current problem involves using two of these routers - one as the main wireless router and the second as a second AP on a LAN cable.
I used this FAQ to set up the second device http://www.tp-link.com/en/article/?faqid=417
I was able to get into the device and set it up as per these instructions easily enough. I have it set for the same network name and password on both channels as well as setting its static IP address and turning off DHCP so as I understand it this will give me a second AP on my existing network as well as access to the LAN ports for any cable connection all on same network name which is what I want. I also disabled SID on the second device.
Here is the first batch of problems:
In my network tab the C2 Archer icon appears and disappears every couple of seconds. It appears that it is actually alternating between the first and second devices instead of displaying just the primary device or displaying both as their own icons. In itself this doesn't seen to cause any problems other than it is hard to right click on the icon and open the device page because the icon may disappear just as you do and/or you don't know which device you are actually opening. If I type the IP address directly in I can get to the device just fine. So how to stop this alternating? Really only the primary router should be displayed if the second one is now acting strictly as a second AP and switch not a router.
If the second AP loses power when it comes back up I get a second list of guest network names with the same names (ie, a duplicate list) but one set shown with a little circle on it and "open" (the guest network is not open in either routers settings). The only way to get rid of these in the list of available network connections is to open the second AP device and disable the guest network then enable it again. We get a lot of power outages here so this has quickly become an annoyance to check. There is not any duplication of my primary, private network names.
Finally in this batch of problems, which are all related in my mind, I can get 5 bars of strength shown on my 5GHz band, but the guest network only shows 4 bars of strength. How is this possible? Shouldn't the strength be the same for both as it still is carried on the same channel isn't it?
I would appreciate any help getting the settings correct to resolve these issues. Everything does appear to work with the second AP, but I do need to do a bit more testing to ensure I am actually receiving 2 access ppoints and not just one.
Thanks.
Bart
