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IP assignment issue? Devices not connecting
Hi All, Last night I lost power to my orbi, upon restart, only 50% of my devices reconnected. I have ~65 devices between TP Link switches, phones, Alexa devices, and laptops. I thought it was poten...
There must be a router somewhere providing IP addresses via DHCP, either (a) the ISP device (if it is a router), or the Orbi. Turniing DHCP off and back on is fine as long as you wind up with one DHCP server somewhere.
Do you have Access Control enabled?
Do many of these devices have IP "assignments" in the LAN Setup table?
I'm not sure I understand what could be providing DHCP, or how I'd have multiple (novice here -- have just been doing reading on this since experiencing the issues).
Access control is off.
I currently have no address reservations in the LAN setup table.
What is the Mfr and model# of the ethernet switch in the configuration?
How did you know I had a switch hardwired to the router? :)
It's TP-Link 8 Port Gigabit Ethernet Network Switch (TL-SG108)
I use it in this configuration: Modem > Router > Switch > 7 hardwired ports & one smart hub
tandrus89 wrote:I'm not sure I understand what could be providing DHCP, or how I'd have multiple (novice here -- have just been doing reading on this since experiencing the issues).
Access control is off.
I currently have no address reservations in the LAN setup table.
Sorry for the confusion. I am terribly "literal". That comment, "turned DHCP off/on" threw me. Some users put their Orbi in Access Point (AP) mode and let the ISP router assign IP addresses. You obviously do not. "My Bad"
The WiFi devices that are no longer connecting have been powered off and back on?
Yes - I have gone through the house and reset all smart switches/plugs. Even tried to reset and reinstall them. My phone has been restarted and has the same connection issue mentioned above.
