When configuring the TP-Link wireless router as a wireless access point, many customers are not sure the main differences between Wireless Router Mode and Access Point Mode. This article will help show the differences between the two so you can know which configuration you will benefit from.The comparisson chart below will help reference which functions are available depending which mode the router is set up as:Your typical wireless router is actually a combination of a wireless access point and a wired router. The wired aspect is what allows client devices to receive a shared internet connection. Router functions also include Parental Controls, Access Controls, QoS, Bandwidth Control, NAT Forwarding, IPV6, and VPN. The wireless access part is meant to provide a wireless connection.
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In this case, when a router is set to Access Point Mode , the router functions will be disabled.Note: TP-Link wireless routers like TL-WR841N do not have an Operation Mode option in the web interface. You will need to disable the DHCP Server.
Even with the DHCP Server disabled, the router will still work in Router Mode, but it does not use the WAN port any more. In this case, when using a wireless router as a wireless access point, there are some functions which require the WAN port in order to work in Router Mode.
Tanks for input Gandolf.when I get home I'll try the traffic suggestion. Last night I did some digging in the community and found familiar posts as mine with your same options of nat boost and qos. Gave them a shot to no avail. I'll see what traffic option does and maybe I'll try a few of my own. Can anyone suggest what not to fool with when trying these options? Does having an access point and android box plugged into ethernet plugs of the same router affect speed output to laptop ethernet?
Enough to rob 200 Mbps from the system?
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