Problems with AP mode but DHCP is still ON

FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
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.
- st_shaw
  Master
  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 - Experienced User
    Sep 07, 2018
    Ok, will keep that in mind then. Test I had him do will verify he shouldn't be getting an IP address if it's disconnected from other DHCP server. Then he should be fine.
rhett7660
Aspirant
Sep 07, 2018
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?
- rhett7660
  Aspirant
  Sep 07, 2018
  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.
  - FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Sep 07, 2018
    Ok, you should be ok as is...
    
    If you connect the Orbi in AP mode to the main host router, all devices should get an IP address from the main host router thru the Orbi...

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Problems with AP mode but DHCP is still ON