Ubee Router/Modem Combo & TP-Link Archer C7

secretrosegard

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I've been trying to figure out for some time how to expand my network (I am a total noob to this kind of thing). I live in the in-law apartment at my mother's house. She has a TWC-issued Ubee router/modem combo. I ran an Ethernet cable from there across the house and through the floor to my apartment. I plugged the Archer C7 into my laptop and changed the SSID and password, turned off DHCP, and gave it a static IP address (this was all in an attempt to make it into an access point so my mom can still connect to the Ubee and I can connect to the C7). Plugged the Ethernet cable in to the C7 (LAN port on Ubee to LAN port on C7) and now I can connect to the C7, but there is no Internet signal. What am I missing???
 
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Trusting that you wish to set up an Access Point versus a Range Extender

(Ref: http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-3105616/difference-wifi-range-extender-access-point.html)

Set up should be similar to the following line diagram:

ISP(TWC) ----- coax ------> Ubee modem/router [LAN port] -----------ethernet cable -------> [LAN port]Acess Point (Archer C7)

The Ubee modem/router is configured to provide wireless service and DHCP IP addresses.

And you will need to configure Archer C7 to be an Access Point on your wireless network. Its' routing functions will be disabled.

You should not need to make any changes to your existing wireless network other than assigning a static IP to the Archer C7 via the Ubee.

The Ubee modem/router...

Ralston18

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Your requirement is wireless connectivity within the in-law apartment correct?

Is your Mom connecting to the Ubee wired or wirelessly?

First try a wired connection via the Ethernet cable run from the Ubee router/modem combo to your apartment/laptop.

Get that working first.

Then diagram out the IP addresses and subnet masks for all connected network devices.

Only the Ubee should be assigned DHCP addresses so you are correct in turning off DHCP on the Archer.

However, my sense is that there is still some mis-configuration involved. Get the User Guide/Manuals for both the Ubee and Archer devices. Especially if the final laptop to Archer connectivity is to be wireless.

Leave the Ubee as is and address the details of setting up the Archer as an Access point to match the Ubee.

Go online and look for images and diagrams for networks/access points. Mapping out a plan may make all the difference.




 

secretrosegard

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Yes that is correct that I am trying to get wireless connectivity in the apartment. She is connecting wirelessly. The Ubee doesn't seem to have a WAN port, which I'm guessing I need to connect directly to my laptop?


 

Ralston18

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What model Ubee?

A modem generally has one ethernet port which would be connected to the WAN port on the router.

A modem/router will have multiple ethernet ports - possibly configurable to become a WAN port.

Do you have coax in and four ethernet ports (e.g., Eth1, Eth2, Eth3, and Eth4) on the Ubee? Any User Guide/Manual?

Key is the modem to router physical connection and configuration.

The router would, in turn, serve wired devices via its LAN ports and wireless devices via the "antenna".

 

secretrosegard

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DVW3201B I believe. Yes, coax in and 4 Ethernet ports. I don't think we were given a manual.
 

Ralston18

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Site:

http://m.setuprouter.com/router/ubee/dvw3201b/manuals.htm

Manual from within site:

http://setuprouter.com/router/ubee/dvw3201b/manual-2052.pdf

Verify the URL before you download the .pdf There are other "misleading" buttons that will download something else.

No wish to overwhelm you but it is important to use the manual to determine the correct configuration for your network requirements.

Sketch out a diagram showing the desired/required wired and wireless connections and devices. Label device names and any assigned (static) IPs.

Look online for network diagrams showing how Access Points are configured.

The following links should be helpful:

https://support.getcujo.com/support/solutions/articles/9000091739-router-as-access-point-tp-link-archer-series

http://www.tp-link.com/us/faq-417.html
 

secretrosegard

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Thanks, but I guess I'm not sure what I'm looking for? I've looked at tutorials, but of the configurations I've tried that have worked for others, none are working for me.
 

Ralston18

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Trusting that you wish to set up an Access Point versus a Range Extender

(Ref: http://www.tomshardware.com/answers/id-3105616/difference-wifi-range-extender-access-point.html)

Set up should be similar to the following line diagram:

ISP(TWC) ----- coax ------> Ubee modem/router [LAN port] -----------ethernet cable -------> [LAN port]Acess Point (Archer C7)

The Ubee modem/router is configured to provide wireless service and DHCP IP addresses.

And you will need to configure Archer C7 to be an Access Point on your wireless network. Its' routing functions will be disabled.

You should not need to make any changes to your existing wireless network other than assigning a static IP to the Archer C7 via the Ubee.

The Ubee modem/router manual will tell you how to access the necessary Ubee administrative screens. The Archer C7 manual will likewise tell how to access its' administrative screens and change the configuration from being a router to becoming a wireless Access Point on your network.

Keep in mind that overall the Ubee is untouched (excluding the need for a static IP reservation). The Archer C7 can be simply reset to factory/manufacturing defaults if things should happen to go astray while creating the Access Point.

The second link above will provide the necessary guidence with respect to the IP needed by the Access Point.

Ubee's default IP is probably 192.168.100.1 unless someone has changed it.

Easy to discover by running "ipconfig /all" on one of your network computers.
 
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