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RBS50 Manually Configure IP Address
Hello,
I have a RBR50 which I manually configured the LAN interface and changed to AP Mode. Now I cannot change the IP on the LAN interface. However, I cannot configure the RBS50 LAN interface IP. I've tried logging directly into the RBS50 via HTTPS on port 443 and the option does not present itself. When I login directly to the RBS50 I see Status | Connected Devices | Firmware Update | Logout. Is there a hidden section where I can do this? Perhaps a terminal command line interface on a different port? I would prefer NOT to set the IP via DHCPD.
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When an Orbi router is placed into Access Point (AP) mode, there are many features which no longer function.
The router, satellites, and every other device will get their IP assignment from whatever is acting as the "router".
The Orbi no longer provides DHCP to client devices and there is no longer a difference between the WAN and LAN IP spaces.
Maybe I misunderstand what the goal is. Perhaps some more explanation of what the end result is supposed to be?
As CrimpOn says, in AP mode, the RBR50 gets its IP address from the router.
To use a browser to get into the RBR50 you need to track down that IP address, either from the router or from a wifi connection.
One way to make life easier is to fix the IP address of the RBR50 so that you always know where to find it.
michaelkenward wrote:One way to make life easier is to fix the IP address of the RBR50 so that you always know where to find it.
And the way to do this is to set up a 'reservation' of some kind on the router that is performing DHCP. I do not believe it is possible to set a 'static IP' on the Orbi itself when in AP mode.
When in AP mode, you can set a STATIC IP address ON the RBR when configuring AP mode. There are two selections under AP mode, Dynamic were it gets an IP address from the host router then Static where you can set a IP address, Gateway, and DNS. I use Static all the time when I use a RBR in AP mode.
anon_user_221 wrote:Hello,
I have a RBR50 which I manually configured the LAN interface and changed to AP Mode. Now I cannot change the IP on the LAN interface. However, I cannot configure the RBS50 LAN interface IP. I've tried logging directly into the RBS50 via HTTPS on port 443 and the option does not present itself. When I login directly to the RBS50 I see Status | Connected Devices | Firmware Update | Logout. Is there a hidden section where I can do this? Perhaps a terminal command line interface on a different port? I would prefer NOT to set the IP via DHCPD.
Either way works. I didn't want to be too prescriptive.Not everyone has the same needs.
Router or AP. Take your pick. And read the manuals for guidance. The Orbi manual explains both options.
I prefer "Address Reservation" because I can see all the reserved IP addresses in one place.
I have two problems. First, I cannot set the IP on the RBR50 when it's in AP Mode. I suppose I can switch back to Router Mode, adjust the IP, and switch back to AP Mode.
Second, and most important, I wish to manually configure the IP on the RBS50. I do not wish to use DHCPD to provide an IP to the RBS50. It seems odd that one cannot manually configure an IP on the $249.99 device. Even the cheap GS108E will let me manaully configure it's IP.
anon_user_221 wrote:I have two problems. First, I cannot set the IP on the RBR50 when it's in AP Mode. I suppose I can switch back to Router Mode, adjust the IP, and switch back to AP Mode.
Yes, you'll need to set router mode on the RBR then AP mode, then select Static IP and configure static IP then.
Second, and most important, I wish to manually configure the IP on the RBS50. I do not wish to use DHCPD to provide an IP to the RBS50. It seems odd that one cannot manually configure an IP on the $249.99 device. Even the cheap GS108E will let me manaully configure it's IP.
RBS do not have any way to set a static IP address on the RBS. So you'll need to set a IP address reservation on the host router for your RBS.
FURRYe38 wrote:
RBS do not have any way to set a static IP address on the RBS. So you'll need to set a IP address reservation on the host router for your RBS.Yeah, see I don't want to do that. I want to manually set the IP address on this network device. I do not want my RBS50 on the same network as my devices. I realize I cannot vlan off the RBS50 but I would prefer to at least put it a separate /29 so regular client devices cannot access it.
