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Chrisjordan003
Aspirant
Jan 03, 2024

I have been running an ORBI RBR20 mesh for several years

I have been running an ORBI RBR20 mesh for several years, and have various devices with static IP addresses.   Recently I tried to add another static IP address for home automation purposes, but I am now facing this 'Bad Gateway' error when I click the 'ADD' button clicking leads to   I have tried two different browsers. Is it a known issue?  Any ideas?  I am on the latest firmware version. Thanks.

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    michaelkenward
    Guru - Experienced User
    Jan 07, 2024
    Chrisjordan003 wrote:

    I have been running an ORBI RBR20 mesh for several years, and have various devices with static IP addresses.  

    The term "static IP addresses" is widely confused, and sometimes abused. It can mean different things depending on the context.

     

    In router terms, it can be associated with the address that your Internet service provide allocates to you for the Internet connection.

     

    Is this an IP address that you fixed on the devices on your network or is it what the manual for your router calls a "reserved IP address" that you have set on the router?

     

    Or do you mean "static routes"?

     

    Recently I tried to add another static IP address for home automation purposes, but I am now facing this 'Bad Gateway' error when I click the 'ADD' button clicking leads to  

    Where is this button in a web browser and the graphical user interface (GUI)?

     

    It can help to start by explaining what you want to do with these home automation. Is it something that the device makers have told you to do? Maybe someone can suggest strategy that gets around your problem.

     

    I am on the latest firmware version. Thanks.

    Sadly, we see many similar claims that prove to be incorrect.

     

    People turn up here all the time mistakenly making the "latest firmware" claim.

     

    The on-board check for new firmware is unreliable. It can miss updates, especially when you are a long way behind the latest. It can also be a while before updates hit the automated update servers.

     

    The best way to check is to visit the support pages for your device and to look at the library of available updates.

     

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