Tip for using Simple mode with TP-Link / Archer

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JB

• August 22, 2020 01:41

The Archer router series is listed as working in simple mode. Mine came up saying that would not work.

Here's how to fix it:

1) Log in to your router

2) go to advanced settings

3) go to security settings

4) Turn of DoS using the slider

 

The system scan Firewalla does to detect new devices and device drops "looks like" a DoS attack to the router so it blocks the connections. Turn this setting off and run retry the setup on your firewalla and it will now work in simple mode.

It MAY be enough to select "Ignore ping packet from WAN port" if you are concerned about having the DoS features enabled. Your mileage may vary. I'll update if I get that feature working with Firewalla.

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  R.L. Frank

  • August 29, 2020 15:26

  I can vouch for that.  I discovered it myself, when I found myself locked out by the router.

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