TG587n v3 with TD-W8960N

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mpvincent

83 posts

Master Geek

#116276 23-Apr-2013 21:29

Hi all

Just had telecom fibre installed to my house with the TG687n v3 modem. I was previously using a TD-W8960N and would like to in some way connect the two to increase the wireless performance around the house.

Does anyone know if this can be done through a bridge and if so do you have some instructions?

Thanks

Mike.

joutei

308 posts

Ultimate Geek

#804567 23-Apr-2013 21:44

Hi Vincent,

It should not be a problem. I am currently running a Tp-Link downstairs for DSL. Then using Ethernet over power to get it upstairs to my Linksys WAG120n. Both Wireless AP's are active, just on different channels :)

Ron.

mpvincent

83 posts

Master Geek

#804569 23-Apr-2013 21:51

Thanks, how do I set up the second wireless point to talk with he first?

Mike.

sdavisnz

1015 posts

Uber Geek

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#804589 23-Apr-2013 22:20

make sure you have a physical connection between the two units, weather it be ethernet cable or POE,

on second router change IP to a number outside the DHCP range of the first router.

turn off dhcp and NAT on second router.

change wireless settings to match original network - just make sure its on a different channel.

you can also google how to do this. my instructions are very basic. for a detailed description have a look on google.

mpvincent

83 posts

Master Geek

#804595 23-Apr-2013 22:31

So you have to have a physical cable between the two devices? I thought you could just link them wirelessly.

Mike.

sdavisnz

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#804596 23-Apr-2013 22:40

only if your router supports WAP mode.,

like the linksys WAP54G

i dont think the telecom units support WAP mode, so you will need a cable.

steve....

Ragnor

8223 posts

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#804638 24-Apr-2013 00:28

mpvincent: So you have to have a physical cable between the two devices? I thought you could just link them wirelessly.

Mike.

Pretty much.

Wireless client bridge rarely works between different manufacturers some makes/models don't even have it as an option.

If you can't run a network cable, power line (home plug) networking may be a good option.

http://pricespy.co.nz/product.php?p=777985&o=inkfrakt
http://pricespy.co.nz/product.php?p=1286683&o=inkfrakt

mpvincent

83 posts

Master Geek

#804703 24-Apr-2013 08:58

Thanks - would anyone recommend using the TG587n v3 fibre modem in bridge only mode and the TD-W8960N as the wireless access point given its got external aerials and looks to be a little more configurable?

Mike.

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mpvincent

83 posts

Master Geek

#805777 26-Apr-2013 09:35

Ragnor:
mpvincent: So you have to have a physical cable between the two devices? I thought you could just link them wirelessly.

Mike.

Pretty much.

Wireless client bridge rarely works between different manufacturers some makes/models don't even have it as an option.

If you can't run a network cable, power line (home plug) networking may be a good option.

http://pricespy.co.nz/product.php?p=777985&o=inkfrakt
http://pricespy.co.nz/product.php?p=1286683&o=inkfrakt

Are these pretty good products or are there better ones to get for a similar price (I notice the dlink ones at harvey norman are about twice the price)? I notice there is a 200mbs and 500mbs - would 200mbs be ok for people in most circumstances - thinking fibre, streaming video etc.

Thanks

Mike.

Ragnor

8223 posts

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#805950 26-Apr-2013 15:30

They are pretty much all the same thing, TP Link are good bang for buck imo.

Throughput can depend on wiring, I have TP-Link TL-PA211KIT at my place and they work great, have heard they can be crap if you have weird or bad power wiring.

Like wifi speeds the listed speeds are "marketing" speeds, generally the technology is half duplex (take turns sending and receiving) not full duplex like cat5 ethernet (send and receive at same time), you will not achieve the marketing speeds... expect half or less, I think get around 60-80Mbit from the 200Mbit kit.

Smallnetbuilder has some good background info on the home plug tech
http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/labels/HomePlug

lokhor

2858 posts

Uber Geek

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#807308 29-Apr-2013 13:02

Ragnor: They are pretty much all the same thing, TP Link are good bang for buck imo.

Throughput can depend on wiring, I have TP-Link TL-PA211KIT at my place and they work great, have heard they can be crap if you have weird or bad power wiring.

Like wifi speeds the listed speeds are "marketing" speeds, generally the technology is half duplex (take turns sending and receiving) not full duplex like cat5 ethernet (send and receive at same time), you will not achieve the marketing speeds... expect half or less, I think get around 60-80Mbit from the 200Mbit kit.

Smallnetbuilder has some good background info on the home plug tech
http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/labels/HomePlug

Do you think its worth getting th TL-PA511KIT ? http://www.playtech.co.nz/afawcs0139235/CATID=86/ID=20084/SID=1003747462/productdetails.html

All comments are my own opinion, and not that of my employer unless explicitly stated.