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Phil_C
Sep 30, 2026Aspirant
SRX5308 Internet Issues
Hello All I have a 24port FSM726S managed switch connected to a SRX5308 that is also set up as the DNS server. To the switch is also connected a Nighthawk Rax9 and previously a R7000. The problem ...
Phil_C
Sep 30, 2026Aspirant
Hello Stephen
Yes the Rax9 is set up in AP mode as was the R7000 although it was also set up as router mode with no difference.
The cable from the laptop was connected to the Rax9's LAN port.
No the SRX5308 is not configured to block MAC addresses.
StephenB
Sep 30, 2026Guru - Experienced User
Phil_C wrote:Yes the Rax9 is set up in AP mode as was the R7000 although it was also set up as router mode with no difference.
The cable from the laptop was connected to the Rax9's LAN port.
No the SRX5308 is not configured to block MAC addresses.
Are the wifi devices getting an IP?
If they are,
- Can a device connected to wifi ping the SRX5308?
- Similarly, can it ping the laptop connected to the LAN port?
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