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DNS errors on network with multiple routers
Hi, I have my home network set up with a TP-Link Archer D7 Modem/Router at one end of the house and a Netgear WNR2000v5 Router at the other end. The Netgear is set up as an access point. On the Arch...
I would start over, re-set both to defaults. Make sure the 2.4 are not using same or overlapping channels. Do not use a back-up config. When using different devices with same SSID I suspect the mode or rates being different could be a problem. Also netgears AP mode option has been known to cause problems. Try using it the old school way by turning off DHCP and connecting to lan port.
I would start over, re-set both to defaults. Make sure the 2.4 are not using same or overlapping channels. Do not use a back-up config. When using different devices with same SSID I suspect the mode or rates being different could be a problem. Also netgears AP mode option has been known to cause problems. Try using it the old school way by turning off DHCP and connecting to lan port.
Thanks so much for your response.
The Archer and the Netgear are using channels 1 and 13 respectively, so that shouldn't be causing any problems.
Just a few questions, what do you mean by backup config, modes and rates?
I'm not so familiar with the "old school" way... Do I just connect the Netgear to the Archer by putting the ethernet cable into one of the LAN ports, log onto the Netgear via a browser and turn off DHCP?
Thanks againbackups are a file you can use to reload your settings these will also reload a problem so they're not a good idea when trying to find a problem.
You're welcome good luck!
Thank you very much for your help, simply setting up the access point manually has seemingly solved the problem. NETGEAR really needs to fix their access point mode, as whenever a router is set up like this the firmware always encourages AP mode to be turned on, and it really seems to cause problems! Even when I had a NETGEAR modem/router as my main router, the AP mode on this extra router caused the same problems, so incompatability with TP-Link can't be blamed.