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--- wireless_ethernet_bridge [2023/06/06 18:53] – -condense, clarify hogwild
+++ wireless_ethernet_bridge [2023/06/18 22:28] (current) – [Steps] -formatting hogwild
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 ====== 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 Mode is an easy way to expand your network without having to run long Ethernet cable between devices.
-Support for Media Bridge mode is available starting with release 2021.6.\\
+===== Limitations and Workarounds =====
+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 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).
-)) 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) alongside a physical interface in Wireless Ethernet Bridge mode. Nevertheless, it may still work properly. However, doing this is not possible in Media Bridge mode. Please also be aware that some routers can't pass IPv6 traffic in Wireless Ethernet Bridge mode.((
+You are advised not to use Virtual Wireless interface(s) simultaneously with a physical interface in Wireless Ethernet Bridge mode. It may still work properly. However, doing this will not work in Media Bridge mode. Please also be aware that some routers can't pass IPv6 traffic in Wireless Ethernet Bridge mode.((
 Wireless Ethernet Bridge allows only IPv4, except for SDK6 ARM dual-core routers will allow IPv6.
 ))
- \\ For this HOWTO, we will:
-  * Call the network you want to expand the "//primary router"// network.
+===== Steps =====
-  * Call the router in Wireless Ethernet Bridge mode the "//secondary" router//.
-  * Use 192.168.1.1 as the primary router address and 192.168.1.2 for the secondary router.
+For this HOWTO, we will: \\
+  * Refer to the network you want to expand as the "//primary router"// network.
+  * Refer to the router in Wireless Ethernet Bridge mode as the "//secondary" router//.
+  * Use 192.168.1.1 as the primary router address and 192.168.1.2 as the secondary router address.
   * Perform all steps on the secondary router, (the one you wish to use in Wireless Ethernet Bridge mode).
-  - 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 the router an address in the same subnet as the primary router, but outside the DHCP pool of your network. We will use 192.168.1.2. Uncheck the DHCP checkbox and click //OK//. Click **Save**. \\
-  - Log on to the secondary router via 192.168.1.2. In the //Network menu, //set the settings of the interface that match the primary router Wifi network you want to bridge (i.e., 2.4GHz or 5GHz) with:
+  - Configure your PC with a static IP address in the same subnet as the secondary router (e.g., 192.168.1.33).\\  \\
-    * Wireless Mode: Wireless Ethernet Bridge
+  - Go to the [[basic-network|Network]] menu//. //In the //IP Address// field in the LAN section:
-    * Wireless Network Mode: Auto
+    - Enter an IP address in the same subnet as the primary router, but outside the DHCP pool of your network. \\ For our example, we will use 192.168.1.2.
-    * SSID: WlanSSID_you_want_to_connect_to (i.e., the primary router Wifi SSID)
+    - Uncheck the //Use DHCP// checkbox and click //OK//.
-    * Channel: Auto or must match the primary router setting
+    - Click Save. \\  \\
-    * Channel Width: Must match the primary router setting
+  - 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: \\  \\
-    * Control Sideband: Must match the primary router setting
+    - Set Wireless Mode to: Wireless Ethernet Bridge
-    * Security: Must match the primary router setting (usually WPA2 Personal)
+    - Set Wireless Network Mode to: Auto
-    * Encryption: Must match the primary router setting (usually AES)
+    - Set SSID to: "WlanSSID_to_which_you_want_to_connect_to"  (the primary router's SSID)
-    * Shared Key: WlanPassword_you_want_to_connect_to (i.e., the passphrase of the primary router Wifi)
+    - Set Channel to: "Auto" or to match the primary router's setting
-    * Group Key Renewal: Must match the primary router setting (usually 3600 seconds)
+    - Set Channel Width to: match the primary router setting
-  - **Save** your settings! Then, still in //Basic > Network//, in the //LAN// section set:
+    - Set Control Sideband to: match the setting on the primary router
-    * Default Gateway: Must be the primary router IP address, for this guide let use //192.168.1.1//
+    - Set Security to: match the primary router's setting (usually WPA2 Personal)
-    * Static DNS: Can be the primary router IP address, for this guide let use //192.168.1.1//
+    - Set Encryption to: match the primary router's setting (usually AES)
-    * Starting with **release 2022.6** the FT user can select the option "Automatic IP" and your router will obtain IP/Gateway/DNS via DHCP (if possible)
+    - Set Shared Key to: "SharedKey_of_router_to_which_you_want_to_connect"  (the passphrase of the primary router)
-  - **Save** one last time and you're done! You should now have a working Wireless Ethernet Bridge! Don't forget to set your computer back to it's previous network settings.
+    - 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 IP address of the primary router. We will use 192.168.1.1
+    - Set Static DNS to: the primary router's IP address. We will use 192.168.1.1
+    - In **release 2022.6** or later, selecting "Automatic IP" will make your router obtain IP/Gateway/DNS data via DHCP (if possible)
+    - Click Save.
+ \\
+The process is complete. You should now have a working Wireless Ethernet Bridge.
+Remember to set your computer back to its previous network settings.
+ \\
+ \\

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