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HG8245W5 - How to add AP to extend WiFi ?

Created: Dec 10, 2021 07:50:43Latest reply: Dec 13, 2021 15:35:45 368 8 0 0 0
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Hi guys, 

 I would like to add external AP (connected via LAN cable) and extend wifi signal for HG8245W5 . However, I can not find AP listed listed in WLAN > Wi-Fi Coverage Managemen   > External AP List when AP is connected via LAN cable. Also I can not find how to add this external AP. (I see AMC / IP address)

How can I add external AP to HG8245W5? Is there recommended configuration?


External AP

- has same SIDs for 2G and 5G 

- is connected via LAN Cable

- I see IP and MAC address in Status > DHCP Information.


Thanks, Zajo

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Chenxintao
Admin Created Dec 10, 2021 09:43:12

Hello, friend!


The HG8245W5 is a carrier series device.


First, you need to log in to the device's web interface.


Click the Advanced Configuration > WLAN tab, and choose WiFi Coverage Management from the navigation tree on the left. In the right pane, specify the SSID used for smart WiFi coverage and add the identified external AP devices to the WiFi network.


hg8245w5


Click Apply.


Thanks!


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Can you provide the AP model and ONT version?
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Hello, friend!


The HG8245W5 is a carrier series device.


First, you need to log in to the device's web interface.


Click the Advanced Configuration > WLAN tab, and choose WiFi Coverage Management from the navigation tree on the left. In the right pane, specify the SSID used for smart WiFi coverage and add the identified external AP devices to the WiFi network.


hg8245w5


Click Apply.


Thanks!


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Hellou Chenxintao,

AP model is U6-Lite (Ubiquiti WiFi 6 Lite)
ONT version is EchoLife HG8245W5 GPON Terminal (CLASS B+/PRODUCT), Software Version: HWTCA51910350

In my console I have slightly different options to see =>

HG8245W5 Wi-Fi Coverage Mng



Thanks, Zajo  

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Diego.Silva
Diego.Silva Created Dec 13, 2021 17:04:22 (1) (0)
Huawei ONTs do not support Wi-Fi extension with AP from other vendors. To perform Wi-Fi extension you need to use Huawei Mesh solution. For more information you can see the following post:

https://forum.huawei.com/enterprise/en/huawei-ont-mesh-network/thread/772069-100181

i hope it helpful!  
Zajo
Zajo Reply Diego.Silva  Created Dec 14, 2021 07:24:13 (0) (0)
Hello Diego.Silva,

oki, it is pity...

Thanks for clarification and answer! Zajo  
Chenxintao
Chenxintao Reply Zajo  Created Dec 14, 2021 07:45:12 (0) (0)
I'm sorry, my dear!
As stated by Diego Silva, Huawei ONTs do not support third-party AP extension. Therefore, third-party APs can only function as routers for Huawei ONTs and cannot implement Wi-Fi roaming. Therefore, you need to configure APs separately.  
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