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Mr5100 issues
I have a mr5200 that I have the wifi shut off on. It is connected to my home router. I have to reboot it sever times per day as it simply quits working. The display will show full signal and 5g but I ...
Malanv wrote:
It's connected via the CAT5 port into the internet port on my Linksys router in bridge modeOK. Linksys must do things differently. Netgear's bridge mode isn't for wired connections. Different settings.
... I could be wrong that running the Linksys in bridge mode would remove the issue of a double NatYou could be right. I just know nothing about Linksys routers.
I would be tempted to dig into its entrails and see if it also has its own access point mode.
How to change a Linksys router to AP mode
I am also no expert (That is, know nothing) on Mobile Routers, Hotspots & Modems. Maybe someone more experienced can offer advice.
I do know that there is a steady trickle of messages here from people seeking help in using one of these devices with a router.
It's connected via the CAT5 port into the internet port on my Linksys router in bridge mode the Linksys router no longer handles DHCP it's no longer handling that as a matter of fact if I unplugged the cable from the Netgear modem all of my Wi-Fi devices disconnect I no longer have any way to access the Linksys router. I'm planning to order a couple of unified Pros for my house because we have essentially no cell service at the house without pie celfi go x so I'm planning to put a couple of unify Pros outside to help cover our property. At that point there won't be a router other than the Netgear device but it was my understanding and I could be wrong that running the Linksys in bridge mode would remove the issue of a double Nat
Malanv wrote:
It's connected via the CAT5 port into the internet port on my Linksys router in bridge mode
OK. Linksys must do things differently. Netgear's bridge mode isn't for wired connections. Different settings.
... I could be wrong that running the Linksys in bridge mode would remove the issue of a double Nat
You could be right. I just know nothing about Linksys routers.
I would be tempted to dig into its entrails and see if it also has its own access point mode.
How to change a Linksys router to AP mode
I am also no expert (That is, know nothing) on Mobile Routers, Hotspots & Modems. Maybe someone more experienced can offer advice.
I do know that there is a steady trickle of messages here from people seeking help in using one of these devices with a router.
- So I went home and turned to the wifi back on and unhooked the linksys router all together. I only had 1 issue over a 3 or 4 day period so I went ahead and ordered a unifi u6-lr-us AP and a unmanaged poe+ switch. other than to shut off the internal wifi are there any other settings I should change when I get it all hooked up