Assistance with router configuration
Assistance with router configuration
Extenders don't work well. Use several access points. Or switch your extra routers to AP mode FFS.
Ensure you have the necessary gear only when wireless availability and performance meet your expectations. The issue lies in the router/ONT setup, which isn’t optimal and may cause NAT complications, preventing seamless communication between client devices. Currently, you have three separate subnets, likely using each wireless router’s uplink through the WAN port. This arrangement segregates networks at each segment, making integration difficult.
The most straightforward fix is to position the ONT as the central router/NAT device. Assign static MAC addresses to the other wireless routers and link them to fixed IPs outside the ONT’s DHCP range. For example: ONT IP – 192.168.0.1, Router 1 IP – 192.168.0.2, Router 2 IP – 192.168.0.3. Then, set each wireless router to operate in access point mode. Assign it an internal static IP matching the ONT’s subnet and gateway at 192.168.0.1, and disable its DHCP server or NAT functions. Use one LAN port for Ethernet uplink; other wired clients can connect via remaining ports. Avoid using the WAN port on routers 1 and 2.
Adjust wireless configurations at each access point so broadcast channels don’t clash with neighboring devices. On 2.4GHz bands, choose channels 1, 6, or 11—5GHz offers more flexibility. You don’t need maximum transmit power; sufficient coverage can be achieved with lower output at overlapping nodes.