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| ====== Wireless Ethernet Bridge Mode ====== | ====== Wireless Ethernet Bridge Mode ====== | ||
| - | Wireless Ethernet Bridge is an easy way to expand your network without having to run a long Ethernet cable between devices. This mode is not available for all routers supporting FreshTomato. However, Media Bridge mode can serve as an alternative.(( | + | Wireless Ethernet Bridge |
| - | Support for Media Bridge mode is available starting with release 2021.6.\\ | + | |
| + | ===== Limitations and Workarounds ===== | ||
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| + | This mode is not available for all routers supporting FreshTomato. However, Media Bridge mode can serve as an alternative.(( | ||
| + | Support for Media Bridge mode is available starting with release 2021.6.\\ | ||
| * MB mode will work with SDK7 ARM routers like the AC3200 / R8000 (Wireless Ethernet Bridge is not working/not possible). | * MB mode will work with SDK7 ARM routers like the AC3200 / R8000 (Wireless Ethernet Bridge is not working/not possible). | ||
| * 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 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). | * MB mode will work with SDK6 arm routers like Asus RT-AC68U, Netgear R7000. (Wireless Ethernet Bridge mode is also possible). | ||
| - | )) For more details about these modes, see the //Wireless Mode// tables on the [[basic-network|Network]] page. | + | )) For details about these modes, see the //Wireless Mode// tables on the [[basic-network|Network]] page. |
| - | You are advised not to use Virtual Wireless interface(s) | + | You are advised not to use Virtual Wireless interface(s) |
| Wireless Ethernet Bridge allows only IPv4, except for SDK6 ARM dual-core routers will allow IPv6. | Wireless Ethernet Bridge allows only IPv4, except for SDK6 ARM dual-core routers will allow IPv6. | ||
| )) | )) | ||
| - | | + | |
| + | ===== Steps ===== | ||
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| + | For this HOWTO, we will: \\ \\ | ||
| * Refer to the network you want to expand as the "// | * Refer to the network you want to expand as the "// | ||
| - | * Refer to the router in Wireless Ethernet Bridge mode as the "// | + | * Refer to the router in Wireless Ethernet Bridge mode as the \\ "// |
| - | * Use 192.168.1.1 as the primary router address and 192.168.1.2 as the secondary router address. | + | * Use "192.168.1.1" |
| - | * Perform all steps on the secondary router, (the one you wish to use in Wireless Ethernet Bridge mode). | + | * Perform all steps on the secondary router, (the one to use in Wireless |
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| + | \\ | ||
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| + | - Configure your PC with a static IP address in the same subnet as the \\ secondary router (say, " | ||
| + | - Go to the [[basic-network|Network]] menu//. //In the //IP Address// field in the LAN section: | ||
| + | - Enter an IP address in the same subnet as the primary router, \\ but outside the DHCP pool of your network. For our example, \\ we'll use: " | ||
| + | - Uncheck the //Use DHCP// checkbox and click //OK//. | ||
| + | - Click Save. \\ \\ | ||
| + | - Log on to the secondary router via 192.168.1.2. In the [[basic-network|Network]] menu//, //\\ configure the settings of the interface that matches the primary router \\ WiFi network you want to bridge (2.4GHz or 5GHz) as follows: \\ \\ | ||
| + | - Set Wireless Mode to: " | ||
| + | - Set Wireless Network Mode to: " | ||
| + | - Set SSID to: " | ||
| + | - Set Channel to: " | ||
| + | - Set Channel Width to match the primary router setting | ||
| + | - Set Control Sideband to match the setting on the primary router | ||
| + | - Set Security to match the primary router setting (usually WPA2 Personal) | ||
| + | - Set Encryption to match the primary router setting (usually AES) | ||
| + | - Set Shared Key to " | ||
| + | - Set Group Key Renewal to match the primary router setting \\ (usually 3600 seconds). | ||
| + | - Click Save.\\ | ||
| + | - In the [[basic-network|Network]] menu, in the LAN section: \\ \\ | ||
| + | - Set Default Gateway to: the primary router' | ||
| + | - Set Static DNS to: the primary router' | ||
| + | - In **release 2022.6** or later, selecting " | ||
| + | - Click Save. | ||
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| + | \\ | ||
| + | |||
| + | The process is now complete. You should now have a working Wireless Ethernet Bridge. | ||
| + | |||
| + | Remember to set your computer back to its previous network settings. | ||
| + | |||
| + | \\ | ||
| - | - First, configure your PC with a static IP address in the same subnet as the secondary router (e.g., 192.168.1.33).\\ | + | \\ |
| - | - Go to the //Network menu. //In the IP Address field in the LAN section, assign an address in the same subnet | + | |
| - | - Log on to the secondary router via 192.168.1.2. In the [[basic-network|Network]] menu//, configure //the settings of the interface that match the primary router Wifi network you want to bridge (i.e., 2.4GHz or 5GHz) with: \\ | + | |
| - | * Set Wireless Mode to: Wireless Ethernet Bridge | + | |
| - | * Set Wireless Network Mode to: Auto | + | |
| - | * Set SSID: WlanSSID_to_which_you_want_to_connect_to (the primary router' | + | |
| - | * Set Channel to: " | + | |
| - | * Set Channel Width to: match the primary router setting | + | |
| - | * Set Control Sideband: Must match the primary router setting | + | |
| - | * Set Security to: match the primary router' | + | |
| - | * Set Encryption to: match the primary router setting (usually AES) | + | |
| - | * Set Shared Key to: WlanPassword_of_router_to_whcih_you_want_to_connect (the passphrase of the primary router) | + | |
| - | * Set Group Key Renewal to: match the primary router setting (usually 3600 seconds) \\ | + | |
| - | * Click Save. | + | |
| - | - In the //Network menu//, in the //LAN// section set: \\ | + | |
| - | * Default Gateway to: the IP address of the primary router. We will use 192.168.1.1 | + | |
| - | * Static DNS to: the primary router' | + | |
| - | * In **release 2022.6** or later, if you select the " | + | |
| - | * Click Save. | + | |
| - | * The process is complete. You should now have a working Wireless Ethernet Bridge. | + | |
| - | * Remember to set your computer back to it's previous network settings. | + | |
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