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Issue with 2.1.3.4 in AP mode?
Is anyone else running their Orbi in AP mode? I am having an issue where wireless clients are not getting an IP address assigned to them from DHCP server via the Orbi but hardwired clients are. ...
Well some Putty and the internet and i have it sorted out. There clearly is an issue somewhere in the new FW. But after some nvram show, grep, and set i over wrote the wrong DCHP values and i now have Wifi.
I think netgear should give the new FW another look before grandma bricks her wireless because they wont know how to use Putty :D.
What FW version are you using?
What is the Mfr and model# of the main host router?
How did you configure the Orbi router? There is a AP Mode selection that you should have selected to change to this mode.
How is the Orbi router connected to the main host router, WAN to LAN or LAN to LAN. Try LAN to LAN ports after you selected AP mode and the Orbi router reboots.
as i stated...
- Xfinity Cable Modem in Bridge mode
- Orbi Fw : 2.1.3.4
- Untangle Network Appliance
- Orbi is in AP mode.
- Orbi is connected WAN to LAN
This configuration has worked for over a year without issue until i upgraded to 2.1.3.4.
What is the model# of the ISP modem?
If the modem is in bridge mode, then you don't need to run the Orbi in AP mode, you need DHCP services at this point and would need to set the Orib in Router mode. If the modem is in bidge mode, then DHCP services would not be needed here at the modem and would be disabled.
Did you factory reset both Orbi router and satellite after updating FW? This should be done.
Try LAN to LAN this time if in AP mode.
Let me clarify my architecture because NOTHING has changed other then the update to the Orbi FW. This has worked flawlessley for over a year.
- Cable Modem (configured in Bridge mode)
- connected
- Untangle Network Appliance (router/dchp server)
- connected
- 8 port switch (un managed)
- connected
- Orbi RSR50 (configured in AP Mode)
I have tried connecting the Orbi via both Yellow and Swtich inputs and still no wireless clients are getting assinged DHCP from the Untangle network appliance. All other wired devices are getting an IP address.
Oh and Orbi was reset using 30-30-30 reset with a paper clip as well