Hello, I have a PocketCube WIFI mobile modem&router as 1st router (no DD-wrt installed on it). I need to make working Hotspotsystem on the 2nd router in chain (TP-link DD-wrt 28111).
I’ve tried a lot of config but since I’m not a LAN expert I fail.
I’m following this step by step guide:
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Do a 30 sec reset (see Hard reset or 30/30/30).
Under Wireless -> Basic Settings:
Wireless mode: Repeater
Wireless Network mode: (set to match the host)
Wireless Network Name (SSID): the SSID of the network you connect to
Save
Add 1 virtual interface
Enter a new (unique) SSID of your choice
Save
Under Wireless -> Wireless Security:
Physical Interface wl0:
Enter the necessary settings to connect to the wlan you’d like to repeat (if no security, leave disabled…but consider enabling security for both host AP and Repeater)
Save
Virtual Interface wl0.1:
Choose the best security mode, which should be WPA2-AES whenever possible.
Enter a security key
Note: When using security on both the physical and virtual interfaces, you MUST usually use the same security type, and exactly the same passphrase on both the physical and virtual ssid. If you cannot connect when trying different security or passphrases, make them identical.
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Note: If you experience problems when setting up for the first time, a leading practice is to configure without any encryption (i.e. setting security to “None”) at first, until the unit is confirmed to be working properly, and configuring encryption as a later step.
Under Setup -> Basic Setup:
Network Setup:
Here you define the repeater’s own subnet
Set IP address to a different subnet from the Host AP you wish to repeat
Example: if host AP is 192.168.1.x, assign repeater to 192.168.2.1
Set up your DHCP range if you desire
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(Optional but recommended) Under Security:
Uncheck all items in the “Block WAN Request” section (except Filter Multicast)….THEN disable the SPI firewall
Note: If you are very concerned about security, a Repeater might still work okay with the SPI firewall enabled. If you decide to leave it enabled but experience problems, keep this step in mind.
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Go back and check each page to ensure that your settings are correct. If they are, hit APPLY. APPLY writes the changes.
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Internet on the 2nd router is working but if I activate Hotspot service the 2nd router is no more accessible with 192.168.2.1 and obviously has non internet access.
Any suggestion?
Kind Regards