Orbi always loses configuration after cable modem reset

Thanks, guys!

Here is additional information on my setup:

I have a Netgear CM400 Cable Modem - Just a modem, no router. There isn't another router or DHCP server on my LAN (unless I'm missing something), though I have a bunch 'o switches scattered around the house.

My Orbi LAN setup is as follows:

• The Orbi Base Router's address is: 192.168.1.1
• The subnet mask is: 255.255.0.0
• RIP is Disabled
• The DHCP Server starting IP address is: 192.168.1.100
• The DHCP Server ending IP address is: 192.168.1.254

There are really a couple of issues here:

1. Why doesn't the Orbi recognize my totally valid Username / Password if the cable modem goes down while the Orbi is powered up? I'm connected to the Orbi login page at 192.168.1.1 (I'm assuming), since I am being repeatedly prompted for the Username and Password - at this point the Orbi IP address hasn't been changed, and it replys back with the proper Username / Password when I answer my stored password recovery questions. This seems like an Orbi firmware issue independent of the IP address reassignment.
2. The IP address reassignment to 10.0.0.1 doesn't seem to occur unless I hit the "Cancel" button during my multiple signin attempts, and get prompted with my recovery questions. The IP address reassignment will sometimes occur after the Orbi shows me my Username / Password, and I try logging in again.

Thanks again ...

AzJazz