Fix the Wi-Fi roaming issue in Archer C6
Fix the Wi-Fi roaming issue in Archer C6
I mentioned earlier that the range should be between 0.101 and 0.249, which is essentially the default setting. However, it started at 0.100, so I had to leave it out since I assigned 0.100 to my PC. I'm still using PPOE in Archer. The new connection uses a single GE port Syrotech EPON without Wi-Fi, and it lacks routing features—only bridge mode available. I've experimented with the channel bandwidth, but it didn't help. I plan to switch to 802.11n on both APs and see if that improves things. Update: it didn't work either. What is this technology and how does it influence Wi-Fi handoff?
In brief, when your device moves between access points, the MAC address table updates to reflect the new port or AP it’s connected to. This occurs during broadcasts or unicast packets. Since your device acts like a switch and router, it might not immediately recognize the change, leading to a conflict where it thinks it’s still linked to both devices. After a couple of minutes, the issue usually clears once the table is refreshed. If this persists, consider switching to firmware updates for Iball or TP Link. Note that older firmware may pose security risks. I’ll check if any other options exist while exploring further.
It appears the problem lies with the router mode of the Archer device. I've already switched to another AP (a different modem/router) without success. I can't downgrade its firmware since it's on the latest release, which seems to block that change. At this stage, OpenWRT is the only viable option. I might try it now.
That's unusual, usually upgrading and using old firmware causes a rollback. It looks like they verify compatibility between versions in their firmware files. Alternatively, you could install OpenWRT and then update the router's firmware. Of course, OpenWRT is likely the better option. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For data security, just skip if it matters. Perhaps another approach: turn off your router’s connection to the tp-link website and servers using Open DNS. I did that... Chinese routers... my Tenda device connects to the domain api.cloud.tenda.com.cn around 1200 times daily according to Open DNS reports, so I set it up via Cisco's Open DNS. In contrast, cloud.tenda.com.cn only accessed twice a day. To see which sites are used, keep Open DNS active overnight before midnight, then switch off the router’s Wi-Fi from your interface and disconnect any wired devices. In the morning, check the logs for an hour to identify which websites are being accessed for updates. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------