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Cannot access router configuration page after configuring WAX206 as AP with static IP
I have tried many things, but I couldn't manage to get back access, so here I am. I have configured my Essentials WiFi 6 (WAX206) as an Access Point and with a static IP address setting. I cannot re...
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I am not sure how this helps. I currently cannot access the router configuration interface, and I would like to regain that access.
- Think about doing a factory reset? And become clear if you need the WAX206 as a router or as an access point 8-). Figuring out if the intended IP address is available on your network is another task.
Factory reset shall be the last resort. I had went through several hoops to change the router's region (locked to the location of purchase, Japan) to match my actual region (Europe). I also had fine-tuned many of the settings which I do not remember in full.
I'm curious why I cannot simply access the router configuration page by:
1) Connecting the router via Wi-Fi on my computer
2) Setting my computer's IP to 192.168.1.15, subnet mask to 255.255.255.0, and gateway IP to 192.168.1.1 on the network settings
3) Typing https://192.168.1.1 on my browser
I suppose it is because I configured the router to assume the IP address 192.168.0.100; the router probably doesn't recognize itself as 192.168.1.1... But then:
1) Setting my computer's IP to 192.168.0.15, subnet mask to 255.255.0.0, and gateway IP to 192.168.0.100 on the network settings
2) Typing https://192.168.0.100 on my browser
should work, right? But that doesn't work either...
I thought I knew enough about networking, but that's not true, it seems.
I really would appreciate and enjoy a solution other than resetting.
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