Okay, I have this problem for months now.. This is a basic function of any wifi router.. So, on my main router (doesn't have a wifi), I connect an ethernet cable on the lan port then connect it to the wan port of my wifi router (Archer C7 v5). I have an internet on my computer. Yey! However, whatever I do, I can't make a wifi access point so my phone and laptop can connect. Tried messing with the Network > Wireless but I really can't make a working access point. So, I searched youtube for tutorials but ALL the tutorials need some kind of existing Wifi to create a working wifi access point. So, basically a repeater and not a Wifi connection that I need since I don't have an existing wifi connection. I'm sorry if I can't explain it good enough.
Basically I want this:
My ISP Router's LAN PORT > Archer C7 Wan port > Broadcast Wifi connection > A happy me
it should be working out of the box, except that you just need to enable WiFi on your Archer C7router (and set password), as it comes disabled for security reasons.
I'm actually currently using Radio1 as a repeater for my pocket wifi since I can't use my main internet. I don't recall changing more.. Btw, how do I check the Hide SSID option?
Here's how my interfaces look.. I didn't think it changed anything except for the WWAN
It now works!! I did a factory reset, enable the it and put a password.. It is now broadcasting a wifi!! Thank you very much!! I have this problem for more than 6 months now and today I really need a fix.. All those time watching hours of complicated youtube tutorial and I only needed a simple fix lol..
Great.You may also consider changing the setup to a bridged AP or a dump AP as @mbo2o mentioned. The choice of this, that or keeping the device as router depend on your needs really.