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====== Media Bridge Mode Setup ====== | ====== Media Bridge Mode Setup ====== | ||
- | Support for this mode started with release 2021.6.\\ | + | Support for this mode started with release 2021.6. The initial setup can be done by following the steps below. \\ \\ |
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+ | ==== Wireless Mode and Settings ==== | ||
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- Go to the [[basic-network|Network]] menu. | - Go to the [[basic-network|Network]] menu. | ||
- | - Scroll down to the section for the first, second or third wireless module | + | - Scroll down to the section for the wireless module |
- | - From the //Wireless Mode// dropdown menu, select //Media Bridge//. After doing this, WAN options will be hidden. \\ \\ Now, configure the settings as follows: \\ | + | - From the //Wireless Mode// dropdown menu, select //Media Bridge//. After doing this, WAN options will be hidden. \\ \\ Now, configure the settings |
- Set Wireless Network Mode to: Auto (all possible WiFi protocols). | - Set Wireless Network Mode to: Auto (all possible WiFi protocols). | ||
- Set SSID to: Whichever SSID you want to use (prefer one with least interference). | - Set SSID to: Whichever SSID you want to use (prefer one with least interference). | ||
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- Set Group Key Renewal to: 3600 seconds | - Set Group Key Renewal to: 3600 seconds | ||
- | 4) LAN: | + | \\ |
- | * br0: IP Address: please select an IP address within the LAN you want to connect to. (e.g. 192.168.1.50). | ||
- | * Default Gateway: 192.168.1.1 (assuming your main FreshTomato router has IP address 192.168.1.1). | ||
- | * For Static DNS: use 192.168.1.1 (assuming your main FreshTomato router has IP address 192.168.1.1). | ||
- | * Starting with **release 2022.6** the FT user can select the option “Automatic IP” and your router will obtain IP/ | ||
- | | + | ==== LAN Settings ==== |
- | * MB mode will work with SDK7 ARM routers like the AC3200 / R8000 (wireless Ethernet bridge is not working/not possible). | + | Still in the Network menu, in the LAN Settings section: |
- | * MB mode will work with SDK6 MIPS routers like the Asus RT-AC66U, D‑Link DIR‑865L, (wireless Ethernet bridge mode is not working/not possible). | + | |
- | * MB mode will work with SDK6 arm routers like Asus RT-AC68U, Netgear R7000. (wireless Ethernet bridge mode is also possible). | + | |
- | * IPv4 and IPv6 communication will work (wireless Ethernet bridge allows only IPv4. An except is SDK6 ARM dual-core will allow IPv6). | + | |
- | \\ Note: It is advised to refrain from using ' | + | * Configure bridge " |
+ | * Configure an appropriate Default Gateway. In our example: 192.168.1.1 (assuming main router has address: 192.168.1.1). | ||
+ | * Enter a Static DNS value of: 192.168.1.1 (assuming your main router has address: 192.168.1.1). | ||
+ | * Since release 2022.6, if you select “Automatic IP”, your router should obtain the IP/ | ||
- | **__In case of possible issues | + | |
- | 1) Please try to lower the Wireless Client connection check time (affects Media Bridge Mode, Wireless Client Mode and Wireless | + | * MB mode will work with SDK7 ARM routers like the AC3200 / R8000 \\ (wireless Ethernet bridge mode is impossible). |
+ | * MB mode will work with SDK6 MIPS routers like the Asus RT-AC66U, D‑Link DIR‑865L, | ||
+ | * MB mode will work with SDK6 ARM routers like Asus RT-AC68U, and Netgear R7000. (wireless | ||
+ | * IPv4 and IPv6 communication will work \\ (wireless Ethernet bridge allows only IPv4, except SDK6 ARM dual-core models, which will allow IPv6). | ||
- | Currently | + | \\ You are strongly advised NOT to use Virtual Interfaces, such as Virtual Wireless networks or VLANs when in Media Bridge mode. |
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+ | ===== Media Bridge Notes and Troubleshooting ===== | ||
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+ | ==== Troubleshooting ==== | ||
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+ | **In case of possible issues (like " | ||
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+ | 1) Try loweringthe Wireless Client connection check time (affects Media Bridge Mode, Wireless Client Mode and Wireless Ethernet Bridge Mode). | ||
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+ | Currently the default setting is to check every 30 seconds. You can adjust | ||
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