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Access Point EX6150v2 doesn't work properly
Heya guys,
I have sucessfully included the EX6150v2 as Access Point in my network with a Fritzbox 7490 getting the full speed.
Following problem occured:
Devices next to the Access Point have a 33% chance of being directly connected to the device when entering the room.
It seems that the device itself choses, whether it accepts a device trying to enter it's WLAN or not. The settings to automatically allow any new connected device has been set and therefore should be open for any new device trying to connect.
--> There is no other Repeater or Accesspoint in any close range to the EX6150v2
Example:
There is a Smart TV 4 meters away from the Access Point. When plugging the LAN Cable into the TV, there is 24/7 full signal (internet connection) the moment the TV starts.
When using the Access Point, it is a pure gamble whether the TV will be connected when started. Often the TV, Laptop or any other device doesn't even connect AT ALL.
Turning on&off the TV 10 times in a row ended up being connected 4 times immediately, 3 times NOT AT ALL and 3 times after 5-15 minutes.
The Firmware is UP TO DATE of the Access Point as well as the TV, Laptop & Smartphones.
Looking forward to your help, community!
Kind Regards
HansertP
8 Replies
1. up to date isn't a number. Which actual version are you on?
2. did you setup the EX6150v2 in access point mode or extender mode?
3. Was it setup using wps or the installation assistant?
4. if you're running the extender in extender mode, are you using mesh (single ssid) function?
- Hardware Version: EX6150v2
- Firmware Version: V1.0.1.94
Of course as Access Point, else I wouldn't state it.
Installation Assistant.
I used the same SSID as the main WIFI from my Fritzbox to make it more easy for Devices to switch to the best available Repeater / Access point. (which I now, after 2 months in use, changed, to more clearly identify the problem)
HansertP wrote:- Hardware Version: EX6150v2
- Firmware Version: V1.0.1.94
Of course as Access Point, else I wouldn't state it.----And its good to clarify because in access point mode, the extender isn't a mesh device. They only act as mesh devices in extender mode. It doesn't roam with smart roaming like it does in extender mode. Devices will be sticky and only roam if they've dropped connections or if the connection has become unusable.
Installation Assistant.
I used the same SSID as the main WIFI from my Fritzbox to make it more easy for Devices to switch to the best available Repeater / Access point. (which I now, after 2 months in use, changed, to more clearly identify the problem)----And which you've found out isn't easier. Its more complicated because now you have a device with the same ssid that you can't automatically roam to because its running in access point mode. And because it has the same ssid, you can't just select it from your wireless networks on your phone.
Options?
1. change it to extender mode and use it as an extender if you want it to act as mesh with smart roaming.
2. leave it in access point mode and leave the ssid the same. devices will be sticky and not roam
3. leave it in access point mode and change the ssid so you can choose when to connect to your main wifi or the extender.
