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RBR40: Wired users can't see wireless users
I am having problems with my wired devices connecting to wireless devices. I have an RBR40 orbi router that is handing out 192.168.1.x addresses. I have a wireless printer attached on 192.168.1.17. ...
Glad to see that you understand the problem. Your analysis is correct. You have two routers back to back, which is called a "Double NAT" and is generally not a good idea. Even though it can "work", it can also prevent specific networking applications from functioning. If you don't want or need such capability, then the double NAT may not affect you.
An immediate fix would be to put the Orbi in Access Point (AP) mode. That way, the VM Hub will assign IP addresses to everything (which will be on the 192.168.0.x subnet) and everything will see everything.
If you are using Orbi router features, such as Disney Circle or Armor, or for some reason prefer the Orbi as a router over the VM Hub, then you can disconnect the TP-Link switch from the VM Hub. Plug the Orbi into the VM Hub and plug the TP-Link switch into the Orbi. Now, the VM Hub will be assigning only one IP address (to the Orbi) and the Orbi will be assigning all of the devices IP addresses, and they will all see each other.
If you pick "option 2", another step would be to get the VM Hub put into "bridge" or "passthrough" mode where it no longer assigns IP addresses.
Glad to see that you understand the problem. Your analysis is correct. You have two routers back to back, which is called a "Double NAT" and is generally not a good idea. Even though it can "work", it can also prevent specific networking applications from functioning. If you don't want or need such capability, then the double NAT may not affect you.
An immediate fix would be to put the Orbi in Access Point (AP) mode. That way, the VM Hub will assign IP addresses to everything (which will be on the 192.168.0.x subnet) and everything will see everything.
If you are using Orbi router features, such as Disney Circle or Armor, or for some reason prefer the Orbi as a router over the VM Hub, then you can disconnect the TP-Link switch from the VM Hub. Plug the Orbi into the VM Hub and plug the TP-Link switch into the Orbi. Now, the VM Hub will be assigning only one IP address (to the Orbi) and the Orbi will be assigning all of the devices IP addresses, and they will all see each other.
If you pick "option 2", another step would be to get the VM Hub put into "bridge" or "passthrough" mode where it no longer assigns IP addresses.
Thanks for the reply CrimpOn.
I was wondering if the AP option was going to solve it but was trying to avoid it as I was planning on using Disney circle and the guest wifi.
Oh well AP mode it is.