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jdpg2
Apprentice
Apr 06, 2018
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Issue with 2.1.3.4 in AP mode?

Is anyone else running their Orbi in AP mode?  I am having an issue where wireless clients are not getting an IP address assigned to them from DHCP server via the Orbi but hardwired clients are.   ...
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  • jdpg2's avatar
    jdpg2
    Apr 06, 2018

    Well some Putty and the internet and i have it sorted out.  There clearly is an issue somewhere in the new FW.  But after some nvram show, grep, and set i over wrote the wrong DCHP values and i now have Wifi. 

     

    I think netgear should give the new FW another look before grandma bricks her wireless because they wont know how to use Putty :D.

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jdpg2
Apprentice
Apr 06, 2018

Let me clarify my architecture because NOTHING has changed other then the update to the Orbi FW.  This has worked flawlessley for over a year.

 

  • Cable Modem (configured in Bridge mode) 
  • connected  
  • Untangle Network Appliance (router/dchp server)
  • connected  
  • 8 port switch (un managed)
  • connected  
  • Orbi RSR50 (configured in AP Mode)

I have tried connecting the Orbi via both Yellow and Swtich inputs and still no wireless clients are getting assinged DHCP from the Untangle network appliance.  All other wired devices are getting an IP address.

 

 

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jdpg2
Apprentice
Apr 06, 2018

Oh and Orbi was reset using 30-30-30 reset with a paper clip as well

  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Apr 06, 2018

    30 30 30 doesn't work on newer generation NG routers.

     

    If you revert back to prior working version of FW, does this recolve the wireless problem?

     

     

     I would try the Orbi in Router mode and see as well. Odd this is happening. Wireless should be good. Disable the satellite. Do any wireless devices get any connection at the router in AP mode?

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      jdpg2
      Apprentice
      Apr 06, 2018

      Funny you should say that, ONLY the 30-30-30 successfully reset the router. 

       

      I also tested the Orbi router (in NON AP MODE)  connected directly to my Cable modem (still in bridge mode) and was able to connecte wireless clients without issue.

       

      I am currently downgrading the firmware and will let you know what happens.

      • FURRYe38's avatar
        FURRYe38
        Guru - Experienced User
        Apr 06, 2018
        Makes me wonder if there is an issue w newer fw and your main host routers. Is odd behavior...