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Cevans81466
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Dec 20, 2023

Setting up two WAPs (RAX35s) on an RAX50

Ran into a snag when setting up my home network. Thought I could extend my network coverage by setting up two access points on the RAX50 router (using 2 RAX35s). Was able to set up one of the RAX35s but when setting up the second one it would always fail. I was told by support that the RAX50 can only handle 1 WAP when it’s connected directly into it. If I use a small managed switch as a “middle man” between the RAX 50/ and the RaX 35s will I be able to set up the network as I was originally planning to?

I ordered this managed switch to accomplish this NETGEAR 5-Port Gigabit Ethernet Plus Switch (GS105Ev2) - Managed, Desktop or Wall Mount, and Limited Lifetime Protection https://a.co/d/5PsefJw

My question is will this work or will I run into the same issue as before?

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    • Cevans81466's avatar
      Cevans81466
      Aspirant
      Dec 20, 2023
      That’s my fear but the tech support person indicated this would likely be the solution. She also told me that the RAX50 can only support one WAP connected to it (not sure why that is). And then as I said she stated a switch would likely remedy this issue
  • michaelkenward's avatar
    michaelkenward
    Guru - Experienced User
    Dec 20, 2023
    Cevans81466 wrote:
    I was told by support that the RAX50 can only handle 1 WAP when it’s connected directly into it.

    Sounds unlikely. Did they explain why this is the case?

     

    Cevans81466 wrote:
    Was able to set up one of the RAX35s but when setting up the second one it would always fail.

    "Always fail" is a bit thin on diagnostic detail. Anything more that you can tell us? What happened? Any errors?

     

    Can you get the second on to work on its own? That would rule out a defective device.

     

    You are trying to use two RAX35 routers as Access Points wired to your RAX50?

     

    How about plugging RAX35 no 2 into RAX35 no 1, daisychain style?

     

     

    • Cevans81466's avatar
      Cevans81466
      Aspirant
      Dec 20, 2023
      Can you get the second on to work on its own? That would rule out a defective device.


      Answer:Yes the second one works fine, and has worked as an access point at a previous apartment in the past, this is the first time setting up two at once on one router (just purchased a home)


      You are trying to use two RAX35 routers as Access Points wired to your RAX50?

      Answer: Yes precisely, and I ruled out the network cable as a point of failure


      How about plugging RAX35 no 2 into RAX35 no 1, daisychain style?

      Answer: actually yes I did try that and got the same problem. That problem being after the router (wireless access point) settings are entered and it resets it cannot connect to the internet. The led is yellow instead of green which in my experience means the internet is inaccessible to the device. The only indication I get is a message about the IP address when I set up the settings and I just select okay. Not sure if there’s an issue with that