R500-Unleashed: Configure as WiFi Repeater

[Rayb]

Hi,

I have a Linksys EA6350 AC1200+  as Gateway Router & primary WiFi authenticator.

I would like to use the R500 as WiFi Repeater (no cabled connection) to extend WiFi range, but I'm unable to figure out how through the Ruckus user interface or documents. The R500 is the only Ruckus device I have.

Any input on the subject is greatly appreciated.

[Vineet_nejwala · Accepted solution]

Hi @Rayb 

Ruckus device can't work with third party as a repeater though if you have two Ruckus AP you can use mesh technology in which one AP will play as root (connected via cable) while other as mesh (no cabled connection).

Best Regards

Vineet

[Rayb]

Thank you for taking time to answer.

For posterity: As you imply, the reverse setup (Ruckus as Gateway Router, Linksys or other device as Repeater / client) would most likely work, since those devices have client AP mode in the software.

Thanks!

[Rayb]

Thanks for that solution @ms264556

I flashed the Solo AP Firmware then changed the IP to Static 192.168.1.2 / 24 - strangely, the default user + pw combo does not work on the browser (https) login, but does work for the ssh login. I did a Reset, and I could login from browser, but when I changed the IP again, same problem - can't login.

I made the modifications per your Github link, but I can't check if it worked or not since the web interface does not let me in. CORRECTION: Fairly certain that the R500 is not connecting to the Gateway & the web UI would be useful in trying to debug.

Thanks.

[ms264556]

Edited:

Sorry, it looks like they changed something in the 110.0 release which stops this from working.

I just installed 104.0.0.0.1347 on an R500 and followed the github steps, and everything works.

(note: the steps only configure the uplink, so make sure you also enable and configure a WLAN if you're going to connect clients wirelessly)