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Orbi RBK Satellite Static IP
Hi all, looking for some guidance with my RBK Orbi system. I have a series of Amcrest IP Cameras around the house and have trouble with connection. I finally was able to set the cameras default gatew...
Hi there, thank you for the reply. The IP on the camera settings are already configured as static, which feed to a NVR. That NVR has been port forwarded. Do I need to do the steps you listed for the satelite to make it static? Trying to make the default gateway from camera connect to a specific satellite without the satellite changing IP Adresses from a reboot. Thank you!
cyoung01 wrote:Do I need to do the steps you listed for the satelite to make it static?
Exactly. Only the Orbi router has an option to define a "Static IP" on the router itself.
Orbi satellites always request an IP using DHCP, so entering their MAC addresses into the LAN Setup table will guarantee that the router always gives them the same IP address.