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Download the latest DD-WRT builds from here [dd-wrt.com]
If you are not interested in using custom firmware yet, these routers support mesh with the stock firmware, but the USB port is disabled.
The stock firmware is relatively new, but is speculated to not receive many, if any, updates, so it may be best to wait until custom firmware support is merged and more mature before messing with installing custom firmware.
How to enable mesh:
- Setup your Main router completely.
- Plug your child node using the wan port to the main router lan port, wait for a solid purple light on the child node before proceeding.
- Log into your main router web admin.
- Click on CA at the bottom right.
- Click on Connectivity and CA Router setup.
- Click on both Add Wired and Add Wireless nodes buttons. Wait for the Add wireless button to re-enable.
- Click Done adding Child Nodes and then Apply.
- Now the child node light should start flashing purple and turn into a mesh mode when it turns blue.
- Disconnect Ethernet and wait for blue light again.
- Move node to desired location.
How to set up as access point:
- Disable DHCP (optional).
- Set the device to Bridge Mode under Connectivity tab.
- Connect cable from your router to a LAN port.
- Get some nail polish and a round sticker to cover the annoying flashing right light.
- Click the 'CA' at the bottom of the page to see the detailed configurations of wifi.
to unbrick and flash new firmware
run flashimg
run flashimg2
rename stock firmware to tortuga.img
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Mind you that I only have 100Mbps Spectrum internet but I do stream/direct play 4k videos from a Plex media server to several Amazon Firestick 4k devices without issue. Overall IMO you would be hard pressed to find such relatively decent hardware for so cheap; especially a Mesh network.
It wasn't all smooth at first mind you. I kept getting disconnects; especially with the streaming IP cameras. But I discovered by disabling Express Forwarding all my streaming issues went away. (CA>Connectivity>Administration>Express Forwarding)
I'm guessing that Cisco's/Linksys' proprietary Express Forwarding routing protocol was causing havoc with the IP cams streaming capabilities. Also, disabling Node Steering seemed to make things more stable as well; mesh nodes no longer disconnect from the router when Node Steering is disabled. (CA>Wi-Fi Settings>Advanced>Node Steering)
Of course, user experience can vary so feel free to experiment. if the routers are giving you problems, try turning these features off and see if it works
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I want to use it to extend my Verizon WiFi range, setting it as a connected AP does nothing why would I want a bridge connected via LAN sitting next to my Verizon router? I needed a wireless extender. Wasted $20 and a couple hours.
Never done it but there might be a way to turn it into a wifi extender with openwrt. Wifi extenders aren't recommended as they slow your network down, but if you are going to get one anyways or can't get an Ethernet cable going maybe this will help. Id probably wait for the openwrt community to mature and get a chance to iron out the bugs on this router first however. https://openwrt.org/docs/guide-us...figuration
Id also link you to the Linksys articles but seems Linksys recently deleted mx4300 off their site. Wonder if they already dropped support :o
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Id also link you to the Linksys articles but seems Linksys recently deleted mx4300 off their site. Wonder if they already dropped support :o
https://support.linksys
Id also link you to the Linksys articles but seems Linksys recently deleted mx4300 off their site. Wonder if they already dropped support :o
The Linksys MX4300 (LN1301) support articles are here:
https://support.linksys
Or the whole thing router included? I am using main node in router mode and have 30+ reservations 😢
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Or the whole thing router included? I am using main node in router mode and have 30+ reservations 😢
I set the additional mesh APs up from the website/CA section.
All that said, did you try power cycling the mesh nodes to see if that reset the backhaul?
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