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Redundant EIR Technicolour modem now access point. Internet available through only one wifi SSID

Slightly Kwackers · 2024-09-21 09:45:39

As the header says, the unit works and is hardwired to the new router, but as I want wifi coverage outside the house, I enabled the second pair of wireless channels 2.5 and 5 GHz to provide a password protected network. I have internet access both on a cable from the Technicolour router and through the original wifi…

21-09-2024 9:45am

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As the header says, the unit works and is hardwired to the new router, but as I want wifi coverage outside the house, I enabled the second pair of wireless channels 2.5 and 5 GHz to provide a password protected network.
I have internet access both on a cable from the Technicolour router and through the original wifi channel that was always password free.
The second 2.5 and 5G pair broadcast the SSID and demand a password to connect, but do not allow connection to the internet or indeed to the routers IP.
Removing the password makes no difference.
Is there a simple reason why the four channels do not behave identically?

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