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How to set up Tenda Nova mesh for wired backhaul - MW5, MW6, etc.
Hello again everyone, does anyone know if it is possible to connect an old (only) USB printer to a mesh network? I do not have a USB  port on my modem. 
Can I do it with some sort of adapter or some other Tenda item?
Best regards   JAro
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Hi.
I need help with my configuration of MW6. I have the configuration as in image below, the Tenda are set in bridge mode, but I experience a terrible wi-fi speed and only 2,4ghz mode (Smart assistant is unavailable).
If I disconnect the secondary nodes from the power supply, leaving only the primary powered everything goes normal (right speed and 5ghz).
Since now I had only the primary node attached so I've never had any problems, but now I need do extend my wi-fi to the garden and I add the other nodes...

Please help me Sean, you're my only hope (cit.).

   
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I think the only way this will work is by placing the primary node in-between the ISP router and the LAN switch, i.e. connect port 4 of the router to the WAN port of the primary node and the LAN port of the the Primary node to the switch.

All secondary nodes in the other rooms must connect back to the switch.

The other wall sockets connecting your TV, PS5, etc. can connect to either the ISP router or the switch.

I also suggest turning on the secondary nodes one at a time, ensuring it shows the <--> status in the Tenda App before powering on the next secondary node. This will help rule out any backhaul issue such as a faulty cable, wall socket, etc.
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(24/10/2024, 06:11 PM)Seán Wrote: I think the only way this will work is by placing the primary node in-between the ISP router and the LAN switch, i.e. connect port 4 of the router to the WAN port of the primary node and the LAN port of the the Primary node to the switch.

All secondary nodes in the other rooms must connect back to the switch.

The other wall sockets connecting your TV, PS5, etc. can connect to either the ISP router or the switch. 

I also suggest turning on the secondary nodes one at a time, ensuring it shows the <--> status in the Tenda App before powering on the next secondary node.  This will help rule out any backhaul issue such as a faulty cable, wall socket, etc.

Thank you!!!
I’ll give it a try.
Just to be sure: my config is in bridge mode, ok?

EDIT:
I've reset to factory all nodes, checked cables and wall sockets with a tester to avoid any problem with them, then I re-configured the primary and one secondary node to wired backhaul, and I think it's done (see images below).
The other secondary node is away from a wall socket so I connected it wireless, do you think it will cause problems to the net ?
               
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Bridge mode is fine as this lets wired devices access wireless devices such printing to a Wi-Fi printer.

Ideally I recommend trying to connect all on wireless backhaul as a few users reported issues using a combination of wired and wireless backhaul. If the wireless node causes issues, check if you could run a flat Ethernet cable to the nearest wall socket. This type of cable can run underneath most carpets and doorways.
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I’ll change position of that node. Do I need to perform a reset of that node or just simply connect a cable?
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You can simply connect the cable and disconnect and reconnect its power cable. It will detect the backhaul via the cable when it powers up.
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