Do any of the GLINET routers support full transparent bridge in AP mode?

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I'm playing with a Beryl AX and Opal. Ignoring WDS which has it's own problems, I can't get either device to work as a fully transparent bridge in AP mode. They operate with NAT. The reason is I want MAC addresses from clients visible on primary router for use in VPN policies and the like. I think I read there is a cumbersome fudge with a package I can't remember the name of but this feels too complicated for my needs. I think the answer is just to use a 3rd party AP but wanted to check if I am missing anything?

I like the idea of using a travel router as an AP as they tend to be efficient from a power consumption perspective.

Also, I want a common subnet for client roaming between main router and AP, if clients need to get a new IP this adds unwanted delay during roaming.

I am ok with the “this isn't the device you are looking for, but a dedicated AP”, but I am an idiot and want to check my understanding?

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If there is no option in the GUI then you can actually disable dhcp and dnsmasq in luci and use the device as a dumb wired ap.

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Hi,

That sounds a bit unusual.

In AP mode, our devices should essentially function as a “fully transparent bridge” — the WAN interface and the LAN are bridged together.

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Perhaps you are referring to wireless backhaul in Extender/WDS mode? In that case, there generally isn’t a much better solution besides using WDS, but WDS compatibility across different chipset brands and models is often unreliable.