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Access Point and IP Addresses
HI all,
I have a Spectrum cable modem with IP address 192.168.0.1.
I used a TP-Link powerline adapter to get a signal to a room that's rather far away from the cable modem.
I then hooked up an ASUS RT-ACRH13 to the powerline adapter and set it to "Access Point" mode. After I did this, the IP Address that the Asus grabbed was 192.168.50.1. I wanted to be able to admin the Asus, so I manually changed the IP address to 192.168.0.2.
If i connect a desktop to the Asus Access Point via LAN cable, I can access the net no problem. A couple of WiFi SSID's are broadcasted from the ASUS. When I connect to the WiFi signal, the devices can connect, but get no internet.
What am I doing wrong?
Thanks in advance.
I have a Spectrum cable modem with IP address 192.168.0.1.
I used a TP-Link powerline adapter to get a signal to a room that's rather far away from the cable modem.
I then hooked up an ASUS RT-ACRH13 to the powerline adapter and set it to "Access Point" mode. After I did this, the IP Address that the Asus grabbed was 192.168.50.1. I wanted to be able to admin the Asus, so I manually changed the IP address to 192.168.0.2.
If i connect a desktop to the Asus Access Point via LAN cable, I can access the net no problem. A couple of WiFi SSID's are broadcasted from the ASUS. When I connect to the WiFi signal, the devices can connect, but get no internet.
What am I doing wrong?
Thanks in advance.
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masnrock
Something isn't adding up. If you connect your laptop directly to the powerline adapter, do you get an IP address in the correct range? And what model are your powerline adapters?
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Hi Lee,
The devices that cannot connect via WiFi are iPhones, etc. I wouldn't know how to check default gateways on those devices.
The devices that cannot connect via WiFi are iPhones, etc. I wouldn't know how to check default gateways on those devices.
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Hi masnrock,
TP-Link AV600 Powerline Adapter
TP-Link AV600 Powerline Adapter
I don't have one handy to tell you - but connect a laptop to the same wifi and check the IP settings. Are they getting an IP? Are they getting the right gateway? Are they getting valid DNS servers? All or any of those could prevent internet access
Sounds like something on the Asus isn't quite right. I've worked with some of the units several times. Have you connected a device directly to the powerline adapter to see what IP address it gets? If that is in the right range, then there's something that's done wrong on the Asus. Otherwise, we need to look at the powerline adapters.
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Connecting desktop directly to Powerline = no problems.
I like the approach of setting the Asus to "Router" mode, then disabling the DHCP. Is there somewhat of a consensus here?
I like the approach of setting the Asus to "Router" mode, then disabling the DHCP. Is there somewhat of a consensus here?
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What I find really annoying with Asus routers (and maye all routers in general) is that once you set it to Access Point mode or Repeater mode, it grabs some IP address that's outside the subnet (don't know if that's the right word).
In this case, it grabbed 192.168.50.1, whereas the cable modem IP is 192.168.0.1. After that happens, I can no longer find the Asus to change settings. I had to find a special Asus utility to find the IP Address of the Asus.
Why do they do this? Shouldn't the Asus figure out what subnet it's in, then grab an IP address in the same pool?
In this case, it grabbed 192.168.50.1, whereas the cable modem IP is 192.168.0.1. After that happens, I can no longer find the Asus to change settings. I had to find a special Asus utility to find the IP Address of the Asus.
Why do they do this? Shouldn't the Asus figure out what subnet it's in, then grab an IP address in the same pool?
Yes, they should. I use the router (not AP) approach regularly without problems. I did fail to mention turning off DHCP on the router when doing that.
As far as seeing IP settings on phones, for Android phones there are a number of apps to do that. I'd assume the same with IOS. I use a free one named ipconfig.
As far as seeing IP settings on phones, for Android phones there are a number of apps to do that. I'd assume the same with IOS. I use a free one named ipconfig.
I really think it's something not set up properly. You're absolutely sure that it's in AP mode? (I know it sounds like a crazy question to ask, but if you have the AP grab an IP address via DHCP there is NO way that it's going to have a 192.168.50.x address) However, since you're only at the wireless step and beyond the other challenges for now....
Could you please show the settings from the wireless networks?
Could you please show the settings from the wireless networks?
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Great stuff - thanks everyone.
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I think where I might have gone wrong (in AP mode), is that I plugged the TP-Link into one of the four LAN ports of the Asus.
If I follow the above instructions, I should have plugged in the TP-Link to the WAN port of the Asus.
If I follow the above instructions, I should have plugged in the TP-Link to the WAN port of the Asus.
Try simply plugging in the WAN port of the ASUS to the TP-Link after you get it into AP mode. Things should have been far simpler than what they are. ASUS routers generally work pretty well in AP mode without anywhere near the trouble you're having.