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Cannot access wifi using other access points
WNDR4500v3 with firmware V1.0.0. I32 I purchased this router on dec 25 2015 to replace a dead linksys router. The router feeds a 16 point switch from one of 4 ports. I have one win 7 pc connected ...
Figured it out it was windows network and sharing manager marking the connection as unknown.
In advanved sharing setting I had to change to use user accounts and passwords to connect to other computers
Then all the problems went away.
No more dropping connection and having no internet connection.
I suspect an IP conflict because you said Nothing about how it's setup other than what's connected to the lan ports. Or the switch needs to be configured if a smart switch. Since it's worthless return it.
Figured it out it was windows network and sharing manager marking the connection as unknown.
In advanved sharing setting I had to change to use user accounts and passwords to connect to other computers
Then all the problems went away.
No more dropping connection and having no internet connection.
Good for You!
Thanks for the update!