What's the proper way to create a wireless bridge between two wireless routers?
What's the proper way to create a wireless bridge between two wireless routers?
I've heard that WDS is the standard for creating a wireless bridge, but I have since read on a number of forum posts that WDS shouldn't be used anymore. This idea of it being deprecated seems to make sense, as it appears that it is not supported by another newer router that I have (tp-link Archer AX73). How should I go about this?
Update (2024-01-14)
I have since found this guide which seemed to work well. I'm not sure if it's the best way, but it does at least work.
I have an Archer C7, to which I have already flashed OpenWRT.
Noted! I assume that the Archer C7 is an exception to that? It has a Qualcomm chip afaik. But, yeah, the AX73 is Broadcom.
Is that not what WDS, or 802.11s is (I'm not arguing, I am simply unaware, and I would appreciate correction!)? I've tried setting this up a number of ways -- all to no avail. I haven't been able to identify exactly where the problem lies in the setup, as I am not knowledgeable enough about network administration yet. The Archer C7 is able to connect to the AX73 just fine, but any device connected to the Archer C7 is unable to reach the AX73. Would you be able to provide me with any instructions, or recommendations for guides to set up what you are describing? I'm missing some important set up step, or I'm improperly configuring something.
I would like to try and set it up over a wireless link.