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C.T.

2022-04-22 18:04:36 - last edited 2022-04-30 18:56:24

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TL-WA1201 as a bridge, not extender

2022-04-22 18:04:36 - last edited 2022-04-30 18:56:24

Model: TL-WA1201

Hardware Version: V2

Firmware Version: 1.0.1 Build 20200709 rel.66244(5553)

Hi,

I just bought a TL-WA1201 and would like to build it as a bridge, i.e. wifi to the home network and broadcast itself as a different subnet. However, the only way it supports was an extender. There seems to be no way to configure it as a bridge. Can someone confirm that it can't be a bridge? If anyone knows of a good bridge, I'd appreciate if it can be posted here.

Thanks!

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Solla-topee

2022-04-24 05:41:35 - last edited 2022-04-30 18:56:24

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Re:TL-WA1201 as a bridge, not extender-Solution

2022-04-24 05:41:35 - last edited 2022-04-30 18:56:24

Hello @C.T.

I'm afraid the Access Point does not support bridge mode which can create a separate subnet when wirelessly connected to the router.

When work in AP mode and in multiple SSID mode, if you have a switch that supports VLAN, the AP 's different SSIDs could be in different VLANs.

How to Setup TP-Link AP’s Multi-SSID (VLAN) to Work with TP-Link Switch?

If you need another subnet, you may consider adding more router behind the extender.

>>Landscape Mode - Tapo App for Pad. >>Smart Action 2.0 Explore and meet the next level home automation. >>How to position my TP-Link camera for optimal performance.

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Solla-topee

2022-04-24 05:41:35 - last edited 2022-04-30 18:56:24

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Re:TL-WA1201 as a bridge, not extender-Solution

2022-04-24 05:41:35 - last edited 2022-04-30 18:56:24

Hello @C.T.

I'm afraid the Access Point does not support bridge mode which can create a separate subnet when wirelessly connected to the router.

When work in AP mode and in multiple SSID mode, if you have a switch that supports VLAN, the AP 's different SSIDs could be in different VLANs.

How to Setup TP-Link AP’s Multi-SSID (VLAN) to Work with TP-Link Switch?

If you need another subnet, you may consider adding more router behind the extender.

>>Landscape Mode - Tapo App for Pad. >>Smart Action 2.0 Explore and meet the next level home automation. >>How to position my TP-Link camera for optimal performance.

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