Posted: Mon Aug 19, 2019 23:37 Post subject: 2x WRT3200ACM WDS - Can't get VAP (WDS AP 5Ghz) Working
I'm pulling my hair out and would love some assistance...
I have two WRT3200ACM's running and just about everything works fine. The secondary router is connected to the main via the 5ghz radio. I try to add a VAP in WDS AP mode (2nd router) but nothing will connect to it. It seems odd that when I add the VAP to the WDS STATION radio, it takes the MAC of the other radio. I don't know if that's normal or not. I've tried changing the SSID to be certain i'm connecting to it directly but it fails (my phone shows an auth error and the computer just returns a failed message).
I can connect via the 2.4 GHz radio and it puts me on the network with access to the main router and the WAN.
I feel like I tried everything for days but nothing works. Has anyone else ran into this? Is there a 3200ACM guide out there i've been unable to find?
Joined: 30 May 2017 Posts: 582 Location: Rural Manitoba
Posted: Tue Aug 20, 2019 0:17 Post subject: Re: 2x WRT3200ACM WDS - Can't get VAP (WDS AP 5Ghz) Working
nxoone wrote:
I'm pulling my hair out and would love some assistance...
I have two WRT3200ACM's running and just about everything works fine. The secondary router is connected to the main via the 5ghz radio. I try to add a VAP in WDS AP mode (2nd router) but nothing will connect to it. It seems odd that when I add the VAP to the WDS STATION radio, it takes the MAC of the other radio. I don't know if that's normal or not. I've tried changing the SSID to be certain i'm connecting to it directly but it fails (my phone shows an auth error and the computer just returns a failed message).
I can connect via the 2.4 GHz radio and it puts me on the network with access to the main router and the WAN.
I feel like I tried everything for days but nothing works. Has anyone else ran into this? Is there a 3200ACM guide out there i've been unable to find?
2x WRT3200ACM
DD-WRT v3.0-r40188 std (07/04/19)
Familiar problem. There are posts about this on build posts. I have found that a virtual interface under the WDS or client mode will only function if you are on Channel 100 _________________ Starlink & DSL -> TPLink TL-R470T+
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WRT3200acm Master WDS 5GHz 80Mhz CH 100 (+6) r55723
Ath1 2.4Ghz Disabled
99 Static Leases
ExpressVPN
WRT3200acm r55723 WDS Station 5Ghz
Ath1 AP N/G Mixed Channel 11 HT40
WRT1900Ac V1 5Ghz r55723 WDS Station
(Defective, no 2.4Ghz but 5Ghz works great)
WRT1900AC V1 5Ghz AC 80Mhz WDS Station r55723
2.4Ghz AP Ch1 HT20 Mixed
WRT1900ACS SPARE r54914
WRT1900AC SPARE r54914
WRT1900AC V1 5Ghz AC 80Mhz WDS-AP r55723
2.4Ghz AP Ch1 HT20 Mixed
WRT54G DD-WRT v3.0-r37305 micro AP CH 6 Mixed - Not in use
Posted: Tue Aug 20, 2019 1:41 Post subject: Re: 2x WRT3200ACM WDS - Can't get VAP (WDS AP 5Ghz) Working
WENED wrote:
nxoone wrote:
I'm pulling my hair out and would love some assistance...
I have two WRT3200ACM's running and just about everything works fine. The secondary router is connected to the main via the 5ghz radio. I try to add a VAP in WDS AP mode (2nd router) but nothing will connect to it. It seems odd that when I add the VAP to the WDS STATION radio, it takes the MAC of the other radio. I don't know if that's normal or not. I've tried changing the SSID to be certain i'm connecting to it directly but it fails (my phone shows an auth error and the computer just returns a failed message).
I can connect via the 2.4 GHz radio and it puts me on the network with access to the main router and the WAN.
I feel like I tried everything for days but nothing works. Has anyone else ran into this? Is there a 3200ACM guide out there i've been unable to find?
2x WRT3200ACM
DD-WRT v3.0-r40188 std (07/04/19)
Familiar problem. There are posts about this on build posts. I have found that a virtual interface under the WDS or client mode will only function if you are on Channel 100
I don't see an option to specify the channel in Wireless Basic settings. Where/how did you set it?
Joined: 30 May 2017 Posts: 582 Location: Rural Manitoba
Posted: Tue Aug 20, 2019 1:51 Post subject: Re: 2x WRT3200ACM WDS - Can't get VAP (WDS AP 5Ghz) Working
[quote="nxoone
I don't see an option to specify the channel in Wireless Basic settings. Where/how did you set it?[/quote]
You need to set the Channel of the WDS AP, the vap will duplicate the settings on the WDS Station. _________________ Starlink & DSL -> TPLink TL-R470T+
->
WRT3200acm Master WDS 5GHz 80Mhz CH 100 (+6) r55723
Ath1 2.4Ghz Disabled
99 Static Leases
ExpressVPN
WRT3200acm r55723 WDS Station 5Ghz
Ath1 AP N/G Mixed Channel 11 HT40
WRT1900Ac V1 5Ghz r55723 WDS Station
(Defective, no 2.4Ghz but 5Ghz works great)
WRT1900AC V1 5Ghz AC 80Mhz WDS Station r55723
2.4Ghz AP Ch1 HT20 Mixed
WRT1900ACS SPARE r54914
WRT1900AC SPARE r54914
WRT1900AC V1 5Ghz AC 80Mhz WDS-AP r55723
2.4Ghz AP Ch1 HT20 Mixed
WRT54G DD-WRT v3.0-r37305 micro AP CH 6 Mixed - Not in use
Joined: 30 May 2017 Posts: 582 Location: Rural Manitoba
Posted: Tue Aug 20, 2019 21:26 Post subject: Re: 2x WRT3200ACM WDS - Can't get VAP (WDS AP 5Ghz) Working
nxoone wrote:
WENED wrote:
[quote="nxoone
I don't see an option to specify the channel in Wireless Basic settings. Where/how did you set it?
You need to set the Channel of the WDS AP, the vap will duplicate the settings on the WDS Station.
Thanks. I ended up guessing that after I walked away from the computer.
I was able to set Ath0 to VHT80 on channel 100 UU (+6) and it's now working (VAP). I am going to try 149 next to see if I can get it to transmit 30db.
Does everyone leave ATH2 disabled or is there a use for it?
Thanks.[/quote]
Don't waste your time, for some reason I have found only Ch 100 works if you want to add a VAP on your remote. The 160Mhz width will work as CH 100 (UUU+14) bus as you are here in Canada it is discouraged even with DFS. _________________ Starlink & DSL -> TPLink TL-R470T+
->
WRT3200acm Master WDS 5GHz 80Mhz CH 100 (+6) r55723
Ath1 2.4Ghz Disabled
99 Static Leases
ExpressVPN
WRT3200acm r55723 WDS Station 5Ghz
Ath1 AP N/G Mixed Channel 11 HT40
WRT1900Ac V1 5Ghz r55723 WDS Station
(Defective, no 2.4Ghz but 5Ghz works great)
WRT1900AC V1 5Ghz AC 80Mhz WDS Station r55723
2.4Ghz AP Ch1 HT20 Mixed
WRT1900ACS SPARE r54914
WRT1900AC SPARE r54914
WRT1900AC V1 5Ghz AC 80Mhz WDS-AP r55723
2.4Ghz AP Ch1 HT20 Mixed
WRT54G DD-WRT v3.0-r37305 micro AP CH 6 Mixed - Not in use
Joined: 04 Aug 2012 Posts: 612 Location: behind the screen
Posted: Tue Aug 20, 2019 21:54 Post subject: Re: 2x WRT3200ACM WDS - Can't get VAP (WDS AP 5Ghz) Working
nxoone wrote:
I'm pulling my hair out and would love some assistance...
I have two WRT3200ACM's running and just about everything works fine. The secondary router is connected to the main via the 5ghz radio. I try to add a VAP in WDS AP mode (2nd router) but nothing will connect to it. It seems odd that when I add the VAP to the WDS STATION radio, it takes the MAC of the other radio. I don't know if that's normal or not. I've tried changing the SSID to be certain i'm connecting to it directly but it fails (my phone shows an auth error and the computer just returns a failed message).
I can connect via the 2.4 GHz radio and it puts me on the network with access to the main router and the WAN.
I feel like I tried everything for days but nothing works. Has anyone else ran into this? Is there a 3200ACM guide out there i've been unable to find?
