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WAX206 fails in AP mode
I returned the first WAX206 thinking it was faulty, but the replacement has the same issue. When I configure it in 'router' mode, it works fine. However, when I change the mode to 'access point', it ...
I beleive puting it in "access point" mode is essentially making it act as a bridge. Have you tried connecting it to your router via a LAN port rather than the WAN port? The WAN port is typically only used when in router mode.
- Great suggestion! But unfortunately that didn't work. The router just loses internet when in access point mode. The modem shows internet is good. I've tried turning the modem and router off and on. I also reset my modem. What am I missing...
1. Is the DHCP server running on your cable modem (CM1200) as that will become the primary router once WAX206 is in access point mode?
2. Are you attempting to access the WAX206 over WiFi or cable? When troubleshooting, it is sometimes better to reduce the variables so going cable helps.
My next steps would be to cable in to the CM1200:
1. See if the DHCP server on CM1200 has allocated the WAX206 an IP address.
2. Try to connect to connect to the WAX206 from the CM1200 (remember to use https).
3. Check that DHCP server on the WAX206 is disabled, otherwise all it's clients won't have internet access as the gateway (WAX206) has no WAN to route to.
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