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Slagman's avatar
Slagman
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Dec 30, 2018

Orbi mini router has been assigned an apipa address

I just set up my Orbi mini router and now the IP address is an apipa. My service comes in to my home and connects to my Comcast modem. I then connected my Orbi to the internet port as directed. Is it supposed to be apipa?
Installation

3 Replies

  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Dec 30, 2018

    What FW is currently loaded?
    What is the Mfr and model# of the ISP modem the NG router is connected too?

     

    Is this address seen on the routers web page or the PC? APIPA comes from adapters or devices that can't get IP addressing from a DHCP server correctly or a LAN cable is bad or not connected fully. 

  • Blanca_O's avatar
    Blanca_O
    NETGEAR Employee Retired
    Jan 03, 2019

    Hi Slagman

     

    Welcome to NETGEAR Community! 

     

    Does it affect all devices connected to the network? Were you able to complete the setup wizard when you set it up? Please try to turn off and on the affected device and check again the IP address. 

     

    Regards, 
    Blanca 
    Community Team

    • Blanca_O's avatar
      Blanca_O
      NETGEAR Employee Retired
      Jan 07, 2019

      Hi Slagman

       

      We’d greatly appreciate hearing your feedback letting us know if you need further assistance.

       

      Regards, 
      Blanca 
      Community Team