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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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
So I should still see items that are hardwired to my network show up on the Orbi even though it is set up as a wifi only?
I am glad I saw this before I reset everything!
The reason I was concerned about this was because I am trying to setup remote connection to my Plex server and it was mentioned that I might have a two routers issuing IP Address via DHCP which would cause confusion to Plex. So when I checked that is what I saw, hence my post.