WRT54G cant join Site Survey on TPLINK

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emolfino
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 28, 2020 15:10    Post subject: WRT54G cant join Site Survey on TPLINK Reply with quote
Hi

I have as main router a TL-WR1043ND Firmware: DD-WRT r39290 std and due to issues of location of the equipment, I cannot cover everything I want with Wifi.
I had kept an old WRT54G v6 which I thought I could put as a repeater or client to be able to expand the coverage area. I installed one of the latest firmwares: DD-WRT r43652. The equipment works, but the problem arises.
According to the tutorials to configure it in the client, you should go to the Status tab -> Wireless-> Site Survey and there make Join to the Wi-Fi network of the TL-WR1043ND. It does not appear ... other networks appear, mine does not. I have both router 1 meter distance. What is happening?

If anyone can help me I would appreciate it. Thanks!
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 28, 2020 15:35    Post subject: Reply with quote
I never use site survey (I actually left it out of my build) When I want to see what wireless channels are in use around the house I use Wifi Analyzer on my Android phone.

Why not just follow the wiki when you want to link routers, in your case you probably want repeater or repeater bridge
See: https://wiki.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Linking_Routers

Also recommended reading (unless you already know it all): the forum guidelines, see the link in my signature at the bottom of this post
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arssant
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 28, 2020 20:22    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hi.

Regulatory domain issue with wireless channels ?
Maybe your wireless advanced settings on wrt54g are not allowing channel 11,12,13. And your tp-link is currently on one of theses channels.
Just guessing. Never have such issue with any wrt54g/l
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emolfino
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 29, 2020 19:40    Post subject: Reply with quote
arssant wrote:
Hi.

Regulatory domain issue with wireless channels ?
Maybe your wireless advanced settings on wrt54g are not allowing channel 11,12,13. And your tp-link is currently on one of theses channels.
Just guessing. Never have such issue with any wrt54g/l


Tplink is on Channel 3 i put on this channel because i use wifi analyzer and the neighbours wifis are on another channels.
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 29, 2020 20:27    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hi.

Last build I tested some G/L was v43516. And at least another user was reported fine results with this build. You should give a give a try.
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 29, 2020 20:47    Post subject: Reply with quote
egc wrote:
I never use site survey (I actually left it out of my build) When I want to see what wireless channels are in use around the house I use Wifi Analyzer on my Android phone.

Why not just follow the wiki when you want to link routers, in your case you probably want repeater or repeater bridge
See: https://wiki.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Linking_Routers

Also recommended reading (unless you already know it all): the forum guidelines, see the link in my signature at the bottom of this post


Hi egc
I followed carefully https://wiki.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Linking_Routers

None worked, for example:

WRT54G

On Setup ->Basic Setup

WAN Connection Type
Connection Type Automatic DHCP
Local IP Address 192.168.2.1/24 , TPlink have (192.168.1.1/24)
Gateway 192.168.2.1
Dns 8.8.8.8
Dhcp Server enable
192.168.2.100 -> 150
Time Settings equal from TPLINK

Security

SPI Firewall Disabled
all uncheck

Wireless ->Basic Settings

Repeater Mode, config wl0 with the primary Wifi Name (in this case R1) Mixed Ack time 2000 Bridged

On Virtual Interfaces wl0.1 i put R1_EXT Wireless SSID Broadcast Enable, AP Isolation disabled, Network Configuration Bridged

Wifi Security

Physical Interface wl0 SSID
Security Mode: Wpa2/Wpa PSK
WPA Algorithm: CCMP-128 AES
WPA Shared Key: XXXXXX <-- password checkit 3 times

Virtual Interfaces wl0.1 SSID
Security Mode: Wpa2/Wpa PSK
WPA Algorithm: CCMP-128 AES
WPA Shared Key: XXXXXX <-- password checkit 3 times

Save->Apply Settings->Reboot
I wait until ping its ok.
Unplugged from power (wait 3 minutes)
Replugged

When i try to connect to R1_EXT -> no internet access detected

WAN IP: 0.0.0.0

I check on Status -> Wireless
Wireless Packet Info
Received (RX) 100% 37 OK, no error
Transmitted (TX) 84% 61 OK, 12 errors

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egc
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 29, 2020 21:06    Post subject: Reply with quote
I think you should not alter Gateway and Local DNS, just leave it at its default 0.0.0.0

For Static DNS 1 you can set 8.8.8.8
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Install guide R6400v2, R6700v3,XR300:https://forum.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=316399
Install guide R7800/XR500: https://forum.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=320614
Forum Guide Lines (important read):https://forum.dd-wrt.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=324087
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emolfino
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 29, 2020 21:07    Post subject: Reply with quote
arssant wrote:
Hi.

Last build I tested some G/L was v43516. And at least another user was reported fine results with this build. You should give a give a try.

Hi Arssant
I have Firmware: DD-WRT v3.0-r43516 micro (06/25/20)
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emolfino
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 29, 2020 21:30    Post subject: Reply with quote
egc wrote:
I think you should not alter Gateway and Local DNS, just leave it at its default 0.0.0.0

For Static DNS 1 you can set 8.8.8.8


i change it... same thing..
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emolfino
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 29, 2020 22:03    Post subject: Reply with quote
egc wrote:
I never use site survey (I actually left it out of my build) When I want to see what wireless channels are in use around the house I use Wifi Analyzer on my Android phone.

Why not just follow the wiki when you want to link routers, in your case you probably want repeater or repeater bridge
See: https://wiki.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Linking_Routers

Also recommended reading (unless you already know it all): the forum guidelines, see the link in my signature at the bottom of this post


Hi egc
I followed carefully https://wiki.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/Linking_Routers

None worked, for example:

WRT54G

On Setup ->Basic Setup

WAN Connection Type
Connection Type Automatic DHCP
Local IP Address 192.168.2.1/24 , TPlink have (192.168.1.1/24)
Gateway 192.168.2.1
Dns 8.8.8.8
Dhcp Server enable
192.168.2.100 -> 150
Time Settings equal from TPLINK

Security

SPI Firewall Disabled
all uncheck

Wireless ->Basic Settings

Repeater Mode, config wl0 with the primary Wifi Name (in this case R1) Mixed Ack time 2000 Bridged

On Virtual Interfaces wl0.1 i put R1_EXT Wireless SSID Broadcast Enable, AP Isolation disabled, Network Configuration Bridged

Wifi Security

Physical Interface wl0 SSID
Security Mode: Wpa2/Wpa PSK
WPA Algorithm: CCMP-128 AES
WPA Shared Key: XXXXXX <-- password checkit 3 times

Virtual Interfaces wl0.1 SSID
Security Mode: Wpa2/Wpa PSK
WPA Algorithm: CCMP-128 AES
WPA Shared Key: XXXXXX <-- password checkit 3 times

Save->Apply Settings->Reboot
I wait until ping its ok.
Unplugged from power (wait 3 minutes)
Replugged

When i try to connect to R1_EXT -> no internet access detected

WAN IP: 0.0.0.0

I check on Status -> Wireless
Wireless Packet Info
Received (RX) 100% 37 OK, no error
Transmitted (TX) 84% 61 OK, 12 errors

wrt54g.txt
 Description:

Download
 Filename:  wrt54g.txt
 Filesize:  22.02 KB
 Downloaded:  89 Time(s)
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emolfino
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 31, 2020 17:30    Post subject: Re: WRT54G cant join Site Survey on TPLINK Reply with quote
emolfino wrote:
Hi

I have as main router a TL-WR1043ND Firmware: DD-WRT r39290 std and due to issues of location of the equipment, I cannot cover everything I want with Wifi.
I had kept an old WRT54G v6 which I thought I could put as a repeater or client to be able to expand the coverage area. I installed one of the latest firmwares: DD-WRT r43652. The equipment works, but the problem arises.
According to the tutorials to configure it in the client, you should go to the Status tab -> Wireless-> Site Survey and there make Join to the Wi-Fi network of the TL-WR1043ND. It does not appear ... other networks appear, mine does not. I have both router 1 meter distance. What is happening?

If anyone can help me I would appreciate it. Thanks!


Well, after tried almost 6 or 7 configuration based on internet i discovered that the problem was on Wpa2/wpa , i put Wpa ONLY with ccmp-128 AES, apply, reboot, power off (WRT54g). And magically connected... Put de Orange color con left display and i have internet!.
Thanks egc and arssant for your time!
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arssant
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 31, 2020 19:46    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hi.

Nice you got it running. Just a question, was your 1043 wireless config as wap2, like this before you reverted to wpa

Security Mode WPA

WPA2 Personal

CCMP-128 (AES)

I could try, with my own 1043 v2, and one of my wrt54g/l. I never tested this config.
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emolfino
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 31, 2020 20:14    Post subject: Reply with quote
arssant wrote:
Hi.

Nice you got it running. Just a question, was your 1043 wireless config as wap2, like this before you reverted to wpa

Security Mode WPA

WPA2 Personal

CCMP-128 (AES)

I could try, with my own 1043 v2, and one of my wrt54g/l. I never tested this config.

Wpa and Wpa2 .. here the image

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arssant
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 31, 2020 20:47    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hi.

I never use mixed wpa and wpa2. I only use wpa2. So try to uncheck wpa ( keep wpa2 check ) on 1043, and try to connect with wr54g wpa2 only too.
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emolfino
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PostPosted: Tue Sep 01, 2020 17:45    Post subject: Reply with quote
arssant wrote:
Hi.

I never use mixed wpa and wpa2. I only use wpa2. So try to uncheck wpa ( keep wpa2 check ) on 1043, and try to connect with wr54g wpa2 only too.


Its works Perfectly! Thanks a lot!
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