wireless networking - Unable to reach access point

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2014-07
  • Gabriel

    I followed these instructions to setup my Access Point.

    My Router is reachable via Wireless but non of my devices pick up any signal from the Access Point. The name simply doesn't show up.

    The Wireless light in the AP blinks correctly and both Router and AP are connected through an Ethernet cable.

    The screenshots below show the current settings for both Router (D-Link DSL-2640T) and Access Point (DWL-2100AP).

    D-Link DSL-2640T DWL-2100AP

    What am I doing wrong?

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  • Joey

    Sounds like an issue with either the SSID broadcasting, or the channel.

    Set the "SSID Broadcasting" to 'Disable', apply the settings and then change it back to "Enable".

    Also enable the "Auto Channel Scan". This will tell the router to look for an empty channel to use for WIFI instead. There could be a lot of interference on the default channel 6.

    Click apply, and wait for the router to apply the settings. You may need to cycle the power for the changes to work.


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  • cept0

    Is it possible to connect a Router (TP-Link TD-W8960NB) with a Access Point (TL-WA501G) by WiFi (not by cat* cable)?

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  • DavidChenware

    There is a technology called Wireless Distribution System http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wireless_Distribution_System.

    I don't think your specific router model has any custom firmware that can be flashed for WDS support.

    Normally users would flash a different router firmware on to their router such as DD-WRT or Tomato, which would "unlock" WDS support.

  • soandos

    I think what your suggesting is possible without trying alternative firmware (DD-WRT, etc.) Although I could be wrong.

    According to the manual for the TD-W8960NB WDS is possible with that model. Page 78 on the user manual has some more details.

    For the TL-WA501G I suggest having a look at the following link.