I have added and removed nodes before. Its absolutely unnecessary to connect via WiFi to start. This may have been a requirement with older firmware but the current firmware does not require it.
All nodes, even the "master" that connects to the internet, must be connected via the 2nd "<...>"...
Based on your pics they are connected wired. If there were connected wirelessly you would see the typical signal bars similar to your cellphone. The "<...>" symbol means its connected via ethernet. You can mix and match wireless and wired backhaul. Simply do not connect the 2nd ethernet port...
I forgot to check in and mention I figured out the ethernet backhaul issue; and it can be a bit confusing.
It requires that all nodes (that want to participate in eth backhaul) must connect through the 2nd "local" port.
In a DHCP setup that seems natural since the internet port is occupied by...
Hi. New user on SNB. I wanted to share my experience with the Tenda Nova and also ask a question...
Just received the router and the biggest issue is the firmware is still buggy. The first unit I received I played with the settings and decided to clear our the settings and start over. I ran...