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    Setting up RT-AC87u as Wired + Wireless Access Point

    Yes, it's plugged into a lan port. But the other Lan Ports behave as if they're disabled.
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    Setting up RT-AC87u as Wired + Wireless Access Point

    Yes, I unplugged the cable leading from the TP Link to the router, and plugged it into a PC instead. The TP Link picked it up and I had internet access.
  3. K

    Setting up RT-AC87u as Wired + Wireless Access Point

    Wifi isn't a problem, I can connect to either wifi fine, and I had given them distinct SSIDs while trying to trouble shoot this. I've disabled it now though to avoid any confusion. No errors in the log. Wifi from the RT works, and provides internet, so I think its connecting to the TP Link...
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    Setting up RT-AC87u as Wired + Wireless Access Point

    Ok sorry for the bad wording. I've checked the settings now and on both PCs, both are set to obtain automatically. However it also shows Network Cable unplugged. I've checked and double checked the cables, and both cables are plugged properly at both ends. The piece of hardware I replaced...
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    Setting up RT-AC87u as Wired + Wireless Access Point

    Just to be clear I set the TPLink Modem/Router to assign a static IP to the 87u, shouldn't that be fine? Otherwise to login to the 87u I'd have to check its current ip on the TPLink first? Also just to add to this, the PCs don't seem to register that there is a wired connection available at...
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    Setting up RT-AC87u as Wired + Wireless Access Point

    Hi. My main modem/router is a DSL AC68u. For awhile now (long enough that I don't remember how i configured it) I've had my RT AC87u hooked up as an access point, providing wifi as well as a wired connection for 2 pcs. However my modem recently died and while I'm waiting for the warranty I...
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    Extending network with RT-AC87U

    Ok, thanks.
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    Extending network with RT-AC87U

    Hi. I have a DSL-AC68U connected to my ADSL line on the ground floor of my home, providing wifi and wired connection to a smart TV. However I have no wifi signal upstairs, but I have a PC connected wired to the downstairs router. To extend my network I've gotten an RT-AC87U, which I will...
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