OilMagnate
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I have been trying to set this up for two days now and I'm defeated. What I feel should be a somewhat simple setup for an average user is definitely not. That or I'm completely incompetent. Not sure at this point which.
The details are super long and complicated, but here's the simple short version. I have three routers that need to work together. The ISP modem/router combo I'll call "A" which is fed by fiber, my Asus RT-AC68U will be called "B" and an Ubiquiti AirRouter HP will be called "C" in this scenario.
A has zero issues and is the main unit for the whole network.
B is hardwired via a 100ft Cat5e cable from A on the extreme opposite end of the house. It has been connected for several weeks and has been working perfectly as a secondary router with it's own SSID and password (which is what I want). I have disabled the 5GHz radio on this router because it isn't needed in my setup.
C needs to be connected wirelessly to B in an auxiliary building/garage 92 feet away. B and C will have a clear, unobstructed line-of-sight to each other via windows in each building. The auxiliary building is solid cement block all the way around with solid core steel doors...an RF nightmare. The only chance of getting RF through is this third router in a tiny bathroom window above eye level (I'll be anchoring it in to prevent any possibility of it falling into water). This one will also need it's own SSID and password (I'm assuming WPA is not an option as a repeater, which is fine).
What I can't figure out is how to setup this particular router (C). My suspicion is that because it's a POE/WISP router, I'm doing something wrong. I can get logged into it, I can change the SSID, etc. But I can't get it to connect to B. Every time I think I get close, it completely locks me out of it and I have to do a hard reset to get access again, even using the "test" function. No matter what I do, it will not connect to the internet. Do I need this in Access Point mode, AP-Repeater mode, or Station mode? I'm assuming AP-Repeater. I'm also going to assume that between Bridge, Router, and SOHO Router modes, I need the standard Router mode due to not being on a WISP. But I'm questioning if Bridge is correct...? When in AP-Repeater mode I do enter B's MAC address as a WDS peer, but it still doesn't connect. I'm beating my head against the wall, but I feel like this is a simple obvious error. I also have a suspicion that I'm not doing something correctly regarding DHCP/Static/PPPoE, because I don't know what those do. I also cannot figure out how the WEP key works. I feel incredibly stupid with this WEP key in particular. Nothing works, everything I try is an invalid key. Ultimately I need all 3 routers to utilize the same bandwidth on a single ISP, but act as three totally independent networks to the average Joe trying to connect to them. They all need their own unique SSID and passwords.
Basically, can anyone knowledgeable with Ubiquiti AirOS, or at least fluent in this PDF manual help me out? PLEASE explain it to me like an old lady who knows nothin' bout them pooters. I won't take offense to talking to me like an idiot, because I wouldn't have typed this if I had the answer/wasn't. Any help is HIGHLY appreciated!
I guess my backup plan is buying a second AC68U to replace the Ubiquiti. At least I know how to set those up...
The details are super long and complicated, but here's the simple short version. I have three routers that need to work together. The ISP modem/router combo I'll call "A" which is fed by fiber, my Asus RT-AC68U will be called "B" and an Ubiquiti AirRouter HP will be called "C" in this scenario.
A has zero issues and is the main unit for the whole network.
B is hardwired via a 100ft Cat5e cable from A on the extreme opposite end of the house. It has been connected for several weeks and has been working perfectly as a secondary router with it's own SSID and password (which is what I want). I have disabled the 5GHz radio on this router because it isn't needed in my setup.
C needs to be connected wirelessly to B in an auxiliary building/garage 92 feet away. B and C will have a clear, unobstructed line-of-sight to each other via windows in each building. The auxiliary building is solid cement block all the way around with solid core steel doors...an RF nightmare. The only chance of getting RF through is this third router in a tiny bathroom window above eye level (I'll be anchoring it in to prevent any possibility of it falling into water). This one will also need it's own SSID and password (I'm assuming WPA is not an option as a repeater, which is fine).
What I can't figure out is how to setup this particular router (C). My suspicion is that because it's a POE/WISP router, I'm doing something wrong. I can get logged into it, I can change the SSID, etc. But I can't get it to connect to B. Every time I think I get close, it completely locks me out of it and I have to do a hard reset to get access again, even using the "test" function. No matter what I do, it will not connect to the internet. Do I need this in Access Point mode, AP-Repeater mode, or Station mode? I'm assuming AP-Repeater. I'm also going to assume that between Bridge, Router, and SOHO Router modes, I need the standard Router mode due to not being on a WISP. But I'm questioning if Bridge is correct...? When in AP-Repeater mode I do enter B's MAC address as a WDS peer, but it still doesn't connect. I'm beating my head against the wall, but I feel like this is a simple obvious error. I also have a suspicion that I'm not doing something correctly regarding DHCP/Static/PPPoE, because I don't know what those do. I also cannot figure out how the WEP key works. I feel incredibly stupid with this WEP key in particular. Nothing works, everything I try is an invalid key. Ultimately I need all 3 routers to utilize the same bandwidth on a single ISP, but act as three totally independent networks to the average Joe trying to connect to them. They all need their own unique SSID and passwords.
Basically, can anyone knowledgeable with Ubiquiti AirOS, or at least fluent in this PDF manual help me out? PLEASE explain it to me like an old lady who knows nothin' bout them pooters. I won't take offense to talking to me like an idiot, because I wouldn't have typed this if I had the answer/wasn't. Any help is HIGHLY appreciated!
I guess my backup plan is buying a second AC68U to replace the Ubiquiti. At least I know how to set those up...
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