TP-link VR2800 and Zyxel LTE7480 M804 outdoor router - cannot get to work together
JM98
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I use the TP-link VR2800 as my main DSL router.
as my broadband is intermittent, I have bought a Zyxel LTE7480 outdoor router/antenna and want to connect this to the TP-LINK.
I want to keep the TP-Link as my main router and have therefor DHCP activated there and have switched it off on the Zyxel.
I have given the xyzel a fixed IP of 192.168.1.10 and switched on ip-passthrough (seems to be the equivalent of bridge mode in order to avoid a double nat issue when it is on router mode?)
Not sure what to do at the TP-Link side
no matter if i leave it in mode 1 (DSL router mode) or mode 2 Wifi router mode) or when I connect the zyxel to the WAN or LAN port on the TP-Link, i cannot get this to work.
Would anyone be willing to give my advice to get this going?
What I want is to be able to plug in my DSL when it works but have my zyxel as a back up. Even better would be if both could be connected and perhaps the DSL connection bound to a single lan port out. (as I have separate guest accommodation which would then be served by that).
I have now tried almost everything but have to stop fiddling each time my guests are back or when my wife goes online for work...
I did get the 4g router working through the tp-link a few times but for some odd reason not everything worked correctly over wifi (but ethernet connection -seemed to -worked ok)
summary of setup:
TP-link VR2800 in house connected to BT DSL
a couple of RE650 around the house to extend (shame no mesh)
Also a switch connected to ethernet sockets around the house.
In the guest accomodation I have an Archer C58 with a guest Wifi ssid setup.with a LAN cable connecting the wto archers via LAN ports
Hope some one can help, after hours of youtube and google, I am at a loss.
many thanks!
Jaap
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Hello Jaap @JM98
Looking at the user guide available at ftp://ftp.zyxel.com/LTE7480-M804/user_guide/LTE7480-M804_1.00.pdf and especially section 1.2 Application for the Zyxel device, I cannot see that the LTE7480-M804 supports what you wish to do.
Kind regards,
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Hi @JM98i don't know if you're a Motorbike or Car guy... Let me try to make an example about racing.You can try to use a GT3 car for compete into a mud rally. Or you can't perform using a WRC Plus car into a F3 race. They don't fit the scenario... even if the marshals would allow you to race.I can respect your goals (having DSL and LTE backup) but... your current equipment seems don't fit your goals.The one that seems lacking the capabilities seems TP-Link Archer VR2800.After a (brief) manual read, the dual WAN setup seems not available.xDSL router
or
Ethernet router (using LAN4/WAN as a WAN port)or
add a 3G/4G Backup but only with a USB dongle connected to the device (check up the compatibility list provided by TP-Link)If you wish to use your Outdoor LTE router, at least a WAN port, a dual connection capability and a client AP is necessary. Otherwise, IMVHO you should look for the right USB dongle for your beloved Archer.Hope this helps...
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mMontana said:Hi @JM98i don't know if you're a Motorbike or Car guy... Let me try to make an example about racing.You can try to use a GT3 car for compete into a mud rally. Or you can't perform using a WRC Plus car into a F3 race. They don't fit the scenario... even if the marshals would allow you to race.I can respect your goals (having DSL and LTE backup) but... your current equipment seems don't fit your goals.The one that seems lacking the capabilities seems TP-Link Archer VR2800.After a (brief) manual read, the dual WAN setup seems not available.xDSL router
or
Ethernet router (using LAN4/WAN as a WAN port)or
add a 3G/4G Backup but only with a USB dongle connected to the device (check up the compatibility list provided by TP-Link)If you wish to use your Outdoor LTE router, at least a WAN port, a dual connection capability and a client AP is necessary. Otherwise, IMVHO you should look for the right USB dongle for your beloved Archer.Hope this helps...
I assumed that switching to the WIFI router mode and connection via LAN would be the solution and whenever I need to use BT DSL I could change operator mode to DSL router.
That would be absolutely perfect, as my 4G connection is from a temporary mast and it is not certain a permanent one will come (plunging me back into the BT broadband darkness 0-2MB).
Unfortunately, as I have holiday makers renting, I can only fiddle when they are out and have to make sure they have internet when they are in.
I have tried connection the Zyxel to the WAn (and Lan) ports but am having no success. I had the Factory reset the TP link to get DSL working again as I got confused..
Hooking up directly to the zyxel gives a great connection and also when i connected to the LAN port (not WAn) i got a god connection through the Wifi of the TPLink but nothing through anything connected to the other wan ports (including repeaters linked via ethernet..
I would be very happy if I can get the Zyxel to work with the TP Link, it does not have to be an automated switching between DSL and 4G.
Once I have a permanent 4G mast nearby , I would cancel the DSL anyway. I just need to be able to put it back to DSL when I am not here and my guests get a connection via DSL.
Very frustrating! Appreciate you help!! many thanks, Jaap0
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