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Can't reach Synology server on wired connection - any suggestions?
Hi all, I'm new to networking, so I'm sure my issue is probably something simple that I'm overlooking - thus I'm hoping for some quick advice: My setup currently: I have a Nighthawk R7000 router ...
Since you want to keep the R7000 router, the quickest and easiest solution is to put the Orbi into Access Point (AP) mode. Connect to the Orbi web interface with a web browser and Navigate to Advanced Tab->Advanced Setup->Router / AP Mode.
When the Orbi is in AP mode, the R7000 will assign IP addresses to everything, including the Orbi itself, its satellites, and every device connected to the Orbi. One subnet for everything.
I would suggest assigning the Synology server a specific IP address in the R7000 tables so that once devices learn where it is, it doesn't "move" (after a power failure, for example, when everything requests DHCP addresses at one time.)
Since you want to keep the R7000 router, the quickest and easiest solution is to put the Orbi into Access Point (AP) mode. Connect to the Orbi web interface with a web browser and Navigate to Advanced Tab->Advanced Setup->Router / AP Mode.
When the Orbi is in AP mode, the R7000 will assign IP addresses to everything, including the Orbi itself, its satellites, and every device connected to the Orbi. One subnet for everything.
I would suggest assigning the Synology server a specific IP address in the R7000 tables so that once devices learn where it is, it doesn't "move" (after a power failure, for example, when everything requests DHCP addresses at one time.)
Thanks! Makes sense and worked like a charm. Live and learn I guess :)