RBR50 won't get IP from SB6183

CrimpOn
Guru - Experienced User
Mar 02, 2019
I agree that this should be "as easy as it gets." The SB6183 is only a modem. No router functions. No WiFi. Only a single gig port on the back. It does have a web interface (192.168.100.1) that should show the attached computer having the same IP address as the ipconfig command does. It also has an event log that may shed some light. The Orbi should be in "Router" mode (the default) to provide internal IP addresses to home devices.
- e-squared
  Aspirant
  Mar 03, 2019
  Update to everyone.
  I let the modem unplugged overnight and just went through process of hooking it up and it worked. I know the modem retains the MAC address of possibly 2 devices, so does the Orbi have a problem with this and once the modem loses the retained MAC addresses then it will work?
  
  Once again it is working.
  Just a weird issue.
  
  Thanks for the help.
  - FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Mar 03, 2019
    Yes, you only need to unplug the modem for 30-1minute. Glad it's working now.
    
    Mark your post as solved for others to know for future reference please.
    
    Enjoy.
    
    e-squared wrote:
    Update to everyone.
    I let the modem unplugged overnight and just went through process of hooking it up and it worked. I know the modem retains the MAC address of possibly 2 devices, so does the Orbi have a problem with this and once the modem loses the retained MAC addresses then it will work?
    
    Once again it is working.
    Just a weird issue.
    
    Thanks for the help.

Forum Discussion