Cannot connect EX6120 with internet (long cable)

Question

I cannot get connection through Ethernet cable with modem.&lt;br&gt;Despite cable is quite long (about 50m as I had to reach the tavern), it is properly cabled with rj45 connector, in fact if connecting cable with PC, it works.&lt;br&gt;The problem is when I connect cable with EX6120 and try to set as access point, it doesn’t see any internet connection!&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Pls help!&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Andre

plemans · Answer

1. the EX6120 is a range extender with AP mode. It isn't a router.

2. if you've got a strict modem (not modem/router combo device), then you need a router.

3. you can go modem------pc but if you're wanting more devices connected then just 1 pc or wanting to add an extender/AP, then you need to go modem------router-------pc/extender/ap/devices.

Something needs to control/manage dhcp.

Andrer100r · Answer

Thanks for your reply.I do have a modem/router (see attached photos for reference).The long cable is with good performance, with timing of 1ms between modem/router and PC in tavern.&nbsp;The point is: why I had been able to set the EX6120 at living room as Access Point (easily following the instructions), connecting it through short cable to same LAN port of modem/router; but I cannot do same thing from tavern through the long cable?&nbsp;Tks &amp; regards.Andrea

plemans · Answer

So to make sure I have it correct,The device works fine on a short cable.the device doesn't work fine when you run a longer cable.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Andrer100r · Answer

Right.

plemans · Answer

But you think its an issue with the extender?&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Cannot connect EX6120 with internet (long cable)

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