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Network Setup with Multiple Routers on LAN as well as Orbi on LAN
Hi Everyone, I've diagramed my network configuration showing multiple routers connected via LAN, and on all routers (other than the main) I have DHCP disabled and static IP addresses. One of these r...
It is probably irrelevant, but the conventional way to manage a situation like this is to put all of the secondary routers into Access Point (AP) mode so that there is one big LAN IP space managed by the primary router. With each of these devices in 'router mode', they will all have internet access, but communication between devices may be blocked.
You have been so incredibly helpful, thank you. I don't think I will disable DHCP given your reassurance, but if I do go down that road to experiment more, I will let you know what happens to all of the other connected devices!
I am going to take a look at each of the accessory routers (other than the orbi), and see what I've done wrong there as something is happening somewhere to cause conflict, but only on occasion.
Thank you again!
Heather
It is probably irrelevant, but the conventional way to manage a situation like this is to put all of the secondary routers into Access Point (AP) mode so that there is one big LAN IP space managed by the primary router. With each of these devices in 'router mode', they will all have internet access, but communication between devices may be blocked.
Ok, even though they are daisy chained to each other, and not each directly connecting to the home/main/first router?
My understanding is, "yes". When a device on the farthest router broadcasts a request for an IP address, that broadcast will be repeated (out every port - it is a broadcast packet) and out the WAN port up the line until it reaches a DHCP server somewhere on the network that responds with an IP assignment.
If it is working now, I see no urgency in terms of changing everything.
Got it. Super helpful again! I have had trouble, which I thought was due to IP conflicts, but this could likely be it. I'll try changing up the routers. I believe an AP by default turns of DHCP, and I imagine I still need to keep the static IPs I've assigned on these routers as well?