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nettynads
Aspirant
Nov 01, 2019

Orbi Router, DHCP, AP Mode and DNSMASQ

This was a fun few hours. System: Orbi RBR50 - in AP Mode ( static IP ) Orbi RBS50 DNSMASQ on a Linux Server providing DHCP The Orbis backhaul is wireless. Orbi has been in use for around 18 mo...
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Anonymous
Nov 01, 2019

You might want to provide your firmware version on the Orbi and what changed to your system to perhaps cause these problems?

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    CrimpOn
    Guru - Experienced User
    Nov 01, 2019

    Thanks for the explanation.  I understand how to assign a static IP to the router.  How did you assign a static IP to the satellite?

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      nettynads
      Aspirant
      Nov 01, 2019

      I never did assign a static to the satellite, as you say it doesn't appear possible.