IP addresses not being assigned in smart home with many IoT devices

Aspirant

Dec 10, 2019

FURRYe38 wrote:
What Firmware is currently loaded?
V2.3.5.30

What is the Mfr and model# of the ISP modem the NG router is connected too?
Verizon FiOS

Are you using the same SSID name and PW as before?
Yes

What is the size of your home? Sq Ft?
It's large - but it was all working before
What is the distance between the router and satellite(s)? 30 feet is recommended in between RBR and RBS to begin with depending upon building materials when wirelessly connected. https://kb.netgear.com/000036466/How-far-should-I-place-my-Orbi-satellite-from-my-Orbi-router
Less than 30 feet - and the satellite shows up as connecting well

What channels are you using? Auto? Try setting manual channel 1, 6 or 11 on 2.4Ghz and any unused channel on 5Ghz.
Any Wifi Neighbors near by? If so, how many?
Just a couple
I am trying channel 11 for 2.4, and 48 for 5

Try enabling Beamforming and MIMO(MIMO may or maynot be needed) and WMM. Under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Wireless Settings
Try disabling the following and see:
Armor, Circle, Daisy Chain, Fast Roaming, IPv6 and Set 20/40Mhz Coexistence to 40Mhz only. Save settings and reboot the router and satellite(s).
DONE

Can you turn OFF some of these devices and reboot the router to see if some of the IoTs that are left ON get a IP address?
Possible that the server is getting bogged down with having so many devices connecting at one time.

Some of these devices cannot easily be turned off - I feel I'm suffering for being an early adopter!

FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Dec 11, 2019
"
What is the Mfr and model# of the ISP modem the NG router is connected too?
Verizon FiOS" There a built in router here by chance? There a model #?
- parisl
  Aspirant
  Dec 11, 2019
  The Verizon Fios router details:
  
  Model: Fios-G1100
  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QM33Y51
  Verizon Fios G1100 | Updated 2019 Version | AC1750 WiFi G-1100 Quantum Gateway Router for Verizon Fios Internet Plans
  There is a router included in the modem, and it is running.
  
  I just followed these instructions: and it worked!
  https://kb.netgear.com/31100/How-do-I-set-up-my-Orbi-system-to-work-with-Fios
  
  Fios is a bundled Internet access, telephone, and television service that operates over a fiber-optic communications network. For your Orbi WiFi System to work with Fios, you must set up your Orbi router as an access point (AP), following these high-level steps:
  Turn off your Verizon Fios wireless network.
  Set up your Orbi router in AP mode.
  If you have purchased your Orbi System directly from Verizon, see How do I set up the Orbi system that I purchased directly from Verizon to work with Fios?
  These steps are explained in detail in the following sections.
  
  To turn off your Verizon Fios wireless network:
  Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Verizon Fios router.
  Enter 192.168.1.1.
  A login window displays.
  Enter your user name and password.
  The Main page displays.
  Note: If you haven't logged in to your Fios router before, you are prompted to create a new user name and password.
  On the Main page, click Wireless Settings > Basic Security Settings.
  Under Turn Wireless ON, select Off.
  At the bottom of the page, click Apply.
  To set up your Orbi router in AP mode:
  Use an Ethernet cable to connect the Internet port of your Orbi router to the LAN port on your Verizon Fios router.
  Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to your Orbi network.
  Enter orbilogin.com.
  Enter the Orbi router user name and password.
  The user name is admin. The default password is password. The user name and password are case-sensitive.
  The BASIC Home page displays.
  Select ADVANCED > Advanced Setup > Router/AP Mode.
  The Router/AP Mode page displays.
  Select the AP Mode check box.
  Select the radio button for the IP address setting that you want to use:
  Get dynamically from existing router. Your Verizon Fios router that is on the network assigns an IP address to your Orbi router while your Orbi router is in AP mode.
  Enable fixed IP settings on this device (not recommended). Use this setting if you want to manually assign a specific IP address to your Orbi router while it is in AP mode.
  
  Note: To avoid interference with other routers or gateways in your network, we recommend that you use different WiFi settings on each router. We recommend that you turn off the WiFi radio on your Verizon Fios router and use your Orbi router only for WiFi client access.
  Click the Apply button.
  The IP address of your Orbi router changes, and you are disconnected.
  To reconnect, close and restart your browser and enter orbilogin.com.
  - CrimpOn
    Guru - Experienced User
    Dec 11, 2019
    When the Orbi is in Access Point (AP) mode, two things happen:
    
    The Orbi WiFi name and password allow devices to connect to the Orbi WiFi network.
    When a device asks for an IP address, the request is passed to the FIOS router to respond
    My guess is that the FIOS router does not have as many IP addresses in its DHCP table to assign as the Orbi did. I would look on the FIOS router to find where the DHCP pool of addresses is set up.

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