Most websites fail to connect due to repeater or AP interference.
Most websites fail to connect due to repeater or AP interference.
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So I’ve got a basic diagram of my setup: Router → Speedsport Smart 3 (Telekom) 5-port switch → TL-SG605E (TP-Link) AP/Repeater → RE3000X (TP-Link). It functions as a repeater in AP mode. The problem is: My phone works perfectly when connected to the repeater’s WiFi, but PC1 and PC2 can’t access services like Discord or websites (except for Google and YouTube). Once I disconnect or remove the repeater from the switch, everything on the PCs restarts, except my WiFi disappears. The same happens if I connect the repeater directly into the router. Why not just use the router’s WiFi? It’s downstairs and too far away; there are 2-3 floors between us. To get good coverage where I am, I need an access point. This info might be useful: I usually reach my Speedport Smart 3’s web interface without issues, but that connection also fails when the repeater is plugged in. DHCP is set to AUTO on all devices, and I’m sure no device has a fixed IP address. I know in theory I should have a TP-Link router for better performance, but I bought these devices at different times, so they’re mixed together. Any advice would be appreciated!
This scenario is entirely valid and worth sharing widely. It’s not something people typically need to worry about. You’re following the right approach, just ensure the setup is correctly adjusted. As noted by @Needfuldoer, there may be an issue with the network settings.
You can follow the steps to verify the process. Make sure to review each stage carefully and confirm the results.
Establish a link to the repeater or AP. Determine its IP by assuming 192.168.1.1, then run cmd prompt and type ipconfig /all to locate the gateway. Launch Firefox and input that IP, ensuring it uses http:// not httpS://. Adjust the AP’s IP separately from the other Wi-Fi AP by logging into that device as well. Assign .1 to the AP connected to your modem or fiber, and .2 to the AP/repeater. Ideally, reserve those addresses based on MAC addresses to avoid conflicts.