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[FurryNutz]

Thanks for the feedback and info. Ya, seems odd. I'll connect my Rev C in AP mode and see if mine does the same thing. I do have a customer of mine that has a Rev C running in router mode with a AC class bridge connected to it and has been working great there. I haven't ran my 655's in a while so I'll check on this.

[amorbis]

Would it have anything to do with a Comcast modem/router not being in bridge mode? When I was testing everything the Comcast gateway had its own routing stuff on. I can't seem to find any evidence if that would make my ap plan go wrong though. It also wouldn't explain the poor wifi when connected straight into the Comcast router/modem.

[FurryNutz]

Does the ISP modem have wifi as well? If so then yes it could effect other wifi signals.

I connected my Rev C yesterday in the far end of the house. I did a quick test on my MacBook Pro from the other end of the house, I didn't see my 100 spec speed however saw about 30Mb on the down and was steady. Internet seemed normal.

[amorbis]

Yes, the ISP modem has its own wifi signal. I've been reading about it, and Im wondering if bridge mode on it is a solution. Can the modem having its own DHCP cause issues with the access point?

[FurryNutz]

Yes possible.

It's recommended to bridge ISP modems if possible and use the DIR router as the main host router. The connect up any 2ndary wired APs.

[amorbis]

I still have the new router. I might give it a shot, mostly because I Want some resolution to this problem! So if I put my ISP gateway into bridge mode do I still leave it connected to the rev b in the WAN port?

[FurryNutz]

Yes...test the Rev B first as the main host router. Once thats done I would turn off the radio on the Rev B router and then install the Rev C as wired AP. Be sure to connect Rev B LAN to Rev C LAN. turn OFF ALL features like filters, SPI, uPnP and DHCP, I set mine for 192.168.0.65 and set single mode N, WPA2/AES manual channel 11. Try other channels. It should work. Test with different wireless devices to be sure if you can.

[amorbis]

Alright, that sounds like a plan. I'll give this a shot in a bit and let you know how it goes. Again, thanks so much. Even though nothing has worked yet, I feel like I've learned a lot.

[FurryNutz]

Whats the Mfr and Model# of the ISP modem?

[amorbis]

It's an Arris TG862G, the Comcast version.

[amorbis]

I followed your instructions and the wired connection tests right but websites aren't loading--now I'm more confused. WiFi is the same: it looks good then plummets more than I thought wifi should, like by 10 mbps. And this is with rev b wifi off. I'm going to try different channels I guess. I don't know what's up with the LAN speed testing correctly but not accessing websites though.

[FurryNutz]

Try the Rev B in AP mode as well and see. Ya, this is odd for sure.

[amorbis]

I tried a few scenarios. Nothing was making the DNS errors go away via LAN and the WiFi remained unstable. I'm sticking with Plan B on this one and returning the router.

[FurryNutz]