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Power Outage = Only Some Devices Get IP Addresses
If the power goes out or I unplug the router for a few minutes, upon turning back on, only some devices are able to connect. Those that are able to connect will sometime disconnect and re-connect. I ...
legaleye3000 wrote:***Some things that have worked in the past to fix this: -change the ip allocation (192.168.1.1 to 192.168.5.1, as an example); changing wifi password; complete reset of router and satellites (sometimes this doesn't even work if I put the settings back);
How many devices are involved?
(With 40+ active WiFi devices, changing WiFi password would be a MAJOR endeavor for me.)
All devices WiFi? (none "wired")
Do the devices which fail to reconnect have anything in common?
Not sure if it is practical for you, but I installed a UPS to power my internet modem, router, and desktop computer during brief power outages and a (much smaller) UPS for my Orbi satellite. Also helps protect against surges and spikes in the electrical supply.