wifi repeater issues

[snail]

So i have a setup (Which i will explain below), whereby i have the same SSID for all the APs. The problem is when there is a power failure then the other repeaters attempt to connect to each other first and lose internet connection as it seems the primary router (Whereby my fibre connection connects) takes some time to power up and the other 2 routers power up and attempt to connect to each other hence receiving no connection.

Internet: Fibre connected to primary router
2 x APs: connect to primary router via repeater mode to original SSID
APs SSID: broadcast original SSID

Objective: Property is large and need to conenct wifi cameras to internet for remote viewing. I also dont want to keep changing SSIDs and passwords on mobile devices hence i want to be able to walk anywhere in property without losing connection.

If the power stays on then everything remains stable and works perfectly. The only issue i see is when the power fails this is likely what is happening as i cant connect to the APs afterwards unless i power them off and on again. An alternative way around it is to obviously have a UPS for the main router and fibre so the power never dies, however i would like to try resolve it from a software point of view if possible.

 

[access]

im guessing the repeater does not get a connection in time and defaults to its own ip settings.

unless there is an option to disable it, a lot of them have this behaviour programmed to do this by default. check if there is an option for it to connect to the network as soon as it becomes available.

make and model of equipment?

 

[snail]

Main router: Tenda A10U

AP 1: Tenda F9
AP 2: Tenda F3

 

[clickingbuttons]

Step 1: Install a network cable between wifi access points
Step 2: Sorted

Wifi repeaters are crap.

 

[snail]

Unfortunately i am running it between 2 physical houses on the property and do not intend digging up paving.

 

[access]

yeah not much configuration option on those..

"repeaters are crap replace with cables" is the real fix...

what are their ip settings?

a10 - ip address
f9 - ip address
f3 - ip address

and is dhcp disabled on the f9 and f3

 

[clickingbuttons]

You could install two ubiquiti nanostations between the buildings and extend your network like that.

That would work best in your situation seeing as you cant dig for cables.

 

[snail]

All routers IPs are in sequence, A10 with 192.168.1.250, f3 with .249 and F9 with .248. DHCP is disabled on the F9 and F3.

In terms of putting up stations, i have looked into that, but trying to avoid the expenses considering i have the routers already available hence the setup in this particular way. This year has been a hectic financial breaking year.

 

[isie]

So i have a setup (Which i will explain below), whereby i have the same SSID for all the APs. The problem is when there is a power failure then the other repeaters attempt to connect to each other first and lose internet connection as it seems the primary router (Whereby my fibre connection connects) takes some time to power up and the other 2 routers power up and attempt to connect to each other hence receiving no connection.

Internet: Fibre connected to primary router
2 x APs: connect to primary router via repeater mode to original SSID
APs SSID: broadcast original SSID

Objective: Property is large and need to conenct wifi cameras to internet for remote viewing. I also dont want to keep changing SSIDs and passwords on mobile devices hence i want to be able to walk anywhere in property without losing connection.

If the power stays on then everything remains stable and works perfectly. The only issue i see is when the power fails this is likely what is happening as i cant connect to the APs afterwards unless i power them off and on again. An alternative way around it is to obviously have a UPS for the main router and fibre so the power never dies, however i would like to try resolve it from a software point of view if possible.

repeater are ****, honestly solve 1 problem but create so many more.
any way what about the channel of wifi are they all the same channel? maybe make sure they are all on different channels.

i see you mentioned this is between homes, is one of those repeaters in the same home as the fibre one? Maybe best to connect that one with cable if possible?


If not then UPS is your only option

 

[snail]

Ok, so i seem to have found a way around this issue without additional hardware purchases. I have blacklisted the F3 mac in the F9 settings and blacklisted the F9 mac in the F3 settings.