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Aspirant

Sep 07, 2018

Solved

Problems with AP mode but DHCP is still ON

Hello, I have my Orbi setup in AP mode however the settings are still showing DHCP has ON. I have gone in and switched it back to "Router" mode, gone back under the Setup-LAN Setup and uncheck...

Troubleshooting

st_shaw
Sep 07, 2018
Mine does, yes. It evidently means DHCP client mode, not DHCP server mode. As in AP mode with dynamic IP versus fixed IP.

Unless the OP has indication the Orbi is handing out DHCP addresses in AP mode (which it does not do), there is nothing to be concerned about.

FURRYe38

Guru

Sep 07, 2018

So do a factory reset on the RBR, setup from scratch. Go in and set the AP mode setting. Apply and reboot. Do this while the RBR is not connected to anything accept for 1 wired PC.Reboot the PC or disconnect the LAN cable from the RBR for 10 seconds then plug it back in. After making the change and the RBR reboots, does the wired PC get a IP address after it reboots? It shouldn't. If it still does, then you may have a bad system and would need to contact NG support and ask for a replacement.

rhett7660
Aspirant
Sep 07, 2018
FURRYe38

Thank you for the quick response will try this out and report back.
- st_shaw
  Master
  Sep 07, 2018
  DO NOT reset and start from Scratch. What you see is normal but maybe confusing. It says DHCP ON becase the Orbi is set to receive its IP address via DHCP from your router.
  - FURRYe38
    Guru
    Sep 07, 2018
    So the UI will show DHCP enabled even though in AP mode?
    
    st_shaw wrote:
    
    DO NOT reset and start from Scratch. What you see is normal but maybe confusing. It says DHCP ON becase the Orbi is set to receive its IP address via DHCP from your router.