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How to connect ATT BGW320-500 to TP-Link AX3000 Deco 60 Mesh Network
I was recently set up with ATT fiber optic 1000 service and the BGW320-500 gateway. I was able to connect it to my TP-Link AX3000 mesh network (3 satellites/nodes) with no problems. Speed checks around the house are good (in the 500-700 mbps range). The tech who set up the ATT service and gateway said I could leave the gateway's wi-fi on as well as connect my mesh network. I have done that, but it looks like I have two separate networks that way. I assume that means I have "double NAT" - I'm not totally sure what that means, but my understanding is that can cause problems. My thinking is that I would like to just use the BGW320 as my modem and convert my TP-Link mesh network to wireless access points. This would allow me to move the TP-Link unit that I'm currently using as my combination modem/node to another area of the house to improve my wi-fi coverage. My understanding is that I would then essentially have 4 wireless access points including the one on the BGW-320. Can I accomplish this by just changing my TP-Link system to WAP mode and then rename the BGW320 SSID and change its password to my desired name and password? I don't use advanced functions like port forwarding (not even sure what that means). Will my proposed set up work? I don't want to jeopardize screwing up a setup that currently seems to be working well. My goal is just to avoid having two networks and gain better wi-fi coverage in my home.
Thanks!
tonydi
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2 years ago
When at first you didn't indicate a performance difference between the options then the answer you got was correct. Now that you're seeing a performance difference it seems like there's really only one good answer, passthrough. Better performance and you get all the features too.
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C_slama
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1 year ago
Can someone explain to a novice how to accomplish this. When I set this exact system up going through deco app I have duplicate networks and my speed off of the deco network is horrible. I would like to use the provided att router and use the decos as access points.
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gr8sho
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1 year ago
@C_slama
Typically when using management console on personal router there's a clear option on choosing router or access point mode.
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