[Solved] Openwrt & Access Point with dd-wrt

Installing and Using OpenWrt
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Hi All,
I run a ZTE MF286D with last openwrt, wire connected with a Buffalo WZR-1166DHP running dd-wrt configured as Access Point.
I do not see the connection (I mean I do not see the AP as a connected device).
Is it a default or do I miss some knowledge? (I should say I'm not an openwrt expert).
Thanks in advance

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It is a Broadcom device so I can understand you are using DDWRT :slight_smile: (I also have some of those Broadcom devices still going strong and running DDWRT)

Have you followed the correct instructions to set this up as a Wireless Access Point (WAP) in OpenWRT parlance a BridgedAP.

See: https://github.com/egc112/ddwrt/blob/main/Wireless%20Access%20Point.md

If you have question about DDWRT ask at the DDWRT forum

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Thanks. I'll quickly check.
I did nothing .... I simply connected the two devices just after I installed openwrt on the device previously running Nordic.
It was amazing that everything smoothly worked just plugging the cable :slight_smile:
I'll keep you informed
Thanks again for you support

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I mislead you ..... I'm already using buffalo as wired Access Point, I configured it at the time I bought the TIM banded ZTE MF286D.
I have the openwrt router as 192.168.100.1 while the dd-wrt access point as 192.168.100.201. I set up this address (201) on dd-wrt and I think I should see it on openwrt router as connected device (as other connected devices).
Thanks

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If your ap is setup with a static ip, it will not show up in the dhcp lease table of OpenWrt because it is not requesting a dhcp lease.

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It will be in the ARP table and in the real-time connections if it is actively using the Internet.

The IP address of an AP is for administrative use. The WiFi clients bridge through and have their own IPs.

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Understood, it's clear, thanks

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I see, it makes sense, I see IP addresses of devices connected to AP (dd-wrt) on router (openwrt)

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Thanks! :slight_smile:

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