Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2018 19:13 Post subject: WRT3200ACM - Unable to connect smart power strip to wifi
Hello,
I am able to connect the smart power strip(Tonbux) to wifi using routers not flashed with dd-wrt. However, for routers flashed with dd-wrt I am not able to connect it to wifi. The power strip is appearing in client list but it doesn't have IP. My router is linksys wrt3200acm and I am using build 37012 for dd-wrt.
Here are the requirements for the smart plug to connect: 2.4GHZ band, security: WPA2/PSK, AES. Also, can’t use N only mode. So I followed all this and used Mixed mode for 2.4Ghz band. I am having no luck. Could something in the firmware be blocking the connection? I thought it is a problem with 2.4GHz band but my phone is able to connect to it fine.
Joined: 30 May 2017 Posts: 582 Location: Rural Manitoba
Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2018 19:34 Post subject: Power bar and 3200acm
Just a shot in the dark. Setup a virtual 2.4 interface with wmm disabled in the advanced setup. I have had similar problems with my Sonoff devices and the only workaround is to have wmm disabled, but in doing so I lose my other devices on the 2.4. Therefore I setup a virtual with wmm disabled and left my primary with wmm enabled. I am now able to connect to all devices and have no dropouts. This is only a problem on my 3200's, my other routers also with dd-wrt don't have any problem with wmm. _________________ Starlink & DSL -> TPLink TL-R470T+
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WRT3200acm Master WDS 5GHz 80Mhz CH 100 (+6) r55819
Ath1 2.4Ghz Disabled
99 Static Leases
ExpressVPN
WRT3200acm r55819 WDS Station 5Ghz
Ath1 AP N/G Mixed Channel 11 HT40
WRT1900Ac V1 5Ghz r55819 WDS Station
(Defective, no 2.4Ghz but 5Ghz works great)
WRT1900AC V1 5Ghz AC 80Mhz WDS Station r55819
2.4Ghz AP Ch1 HT20 Mixed
WRT1900ACS SPARE r54914
WRT1900AC SPARE r54914
WRT1900AC V1 5Ghz AC 80Mhz WDS-AP r55819
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: Mon Oct 15, 2018 14:54 Post subject: 3200 Virtual Interface
sorialtg wrote:
Thanks, I will give that a try. Do I have to make any changes to Networking screen to make the virtual interface work?
On the screen scroll down to your 2.4ghz you will see virtual interface "ADD". Save once added. Goto the new virtual interface and give it a name of you choosing, tick off "Advanced Settings", scroll down to "wmm support" and disable. Save. Goto your wireless security and setup your settings for the new interface, Save and apply. Probably a good idea to also do a reboot at this point as I have found some settings get confused when just apply is used. You should now be able to connect to the new interface. Your new interface will be on the same channel and settings as your primary 2.4ghz so you don't have to worry about not seeing an option to change. _________________ Starlink & DSL -> TPLink TL-R470T+
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WRT3200acm Master WDS 5GHz 80Mhz CH 100 (+6) r55819
Ath1 2.4Ghz Disabled
99 Static Leases
ExpressVPN
WRT3200acm r55819 WDS Station 5Ghz
Ath1 AP N/G Mixed Channel 11 HT40
WRT1900Ac V1 5Ghz r55819 WDS Station
(Defective, no 2.4Ghz but 5Ghz works great)
WRT1900AC V1 5Ghz AC 80Mhz WDS Station r55819
2.4Ghz AP Ch1 HT20 Mixed
WRT1900ACS SPARE r54914
WRT1900AC SPARE r54914
WRT1900AC V1 5Ghz AC 80Mhz WDS-AP r55819
2.4Ghz AP Ch1 HT20 Mixed
WRT54G DD-WRT v3.0-r37305 micro AP CH 6 Mixed - Not in use
Have you tried the updated r37139 or r37305. I think it was the r37139 release that got rid of a lot of the WiFi connection issues a lot of folks were having. It's definitely fixed in r37305, devices are connecting again like they haven't since r35898. _________________ Linksys WRT3200ACM
Currently using Linksys Firmware until DDWRT lets my ObiTalk 202 complete calls when connected via WiFi
Last used DD-WRT Version: r38326
OpenVPN server
Thanks, I have it working now. However, WOL is not working when the PC is plugged into smart power strip. I don't understand why. When I plug it into regular power strip, it works fine.
Is there a known issue with WOL with build 37442? I noticed that remote WOL works one time after router reboot and then stops working.
I am running 37442 and use WOL to wakeup a remote computer located in a detached building and have been doing so for several years with DD-WRT. I have not had any problem with WOL with 37442. However I do have a static IP set on the remote computer and of course it's on a wired connection. I use EMCO Wake-on-Lan FREE to wake it daily as that is what worked 100 percent reliable for me. _________________ WRT1900ACSv2
I think my issue is that network card was not getting power after the smart power strip was turned on after being off. So, I changed the bios setting to 'Power On' after AC power loss. If I keep the power strip on and shut down the computer, I am able to get WOL to work.
Thank you very much WENED I was struggling with my power strip for a couple hours and found this post. I also have the WRT3200ACM on DD-WRT and this is still a problem in 2020, but disabling WMM fixed the issue for me!
Joined: 30 May 2017 Posts: 582 Location: Rural Manitoba
Posted: Mon Oct 05, 2020 12:09 Post subject:
kylemohr wrote:
Thank you very much WENED I was struggling with my power strip for a couple hours and found this post. I also have the WRT3200ACM on DD-WRT and this is still a problem in 2020, but disabling WMM fixed the issue for me!
There has been considerable change since the original post. You may find that if you use a more recent build that with wmm disabled new problems may arise with connectivity on the 2.4Ghz.
Quite some time ago I opted to not use the 2.4Ghz on my Master 3200 and have used a variety of other routers LAN connected as AP's. I still have the 2.4Ghz active on my slave 3200 however there are no ESP8266 devices connected.
I have also tried the most recent builds but they still don't handle these devices. Because of other problems I have reverted to r44048 every time which is still the most stable.
In short, your best option is to get an other basic router and connect it to your 3200 via LAN, configuring it as a slave (no DHCP, just 2.4Ghz AP). Since most ESP8266 devices require minimal connection speed, this additional AP can be as simple as an old WRT54G or similar. Setting it to a different channel and name, obviously, you could have your 3200 2.4Ghz active for all other devices. _________________ Starlink & DSL -> TPLink TL-R470T+
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WRT3200acm Master WDS 5GHz 80Mhz CH 100 (+6) r55819
Ath1 2.4Ghz Disabled
99 Static Leases
ExpressVPN
WRT3200acm r55819 WDS Station 5Ghz
Ath1 AP N/G Mixed Channel 11 HT40
WRT1900Ac V1 5Ghz r55819 WDS Station
(Defective, no 2.4Ghz but 5Ghz works great)
WRT1900AC V1 5Ghz AC 80Mhz WDS Station r55819
2.4Ghz AP Ch1 HT20 Mixed
WRT1900ACS SPARE r54914
WRT1900AC SPARE r54914
WRT1900AC V1 5Ghz AC 80Mhz WDS-AP r55819
2.4Ghz AP Ch1 HT20 Mixed
WRT54G DD-WRT v3.0-r37305 micro AP CH 6 Mixed - Not in use
