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XR500 set up as AP does not show in main router device manager
Hello, I have 2 XR500 routers. One acts as the main router dhcp server and the second one I changed its mode to Access Point by going into the settings. I know I'm limiting its capabilities as an AP...
Also, forgot to mention that I made the SSID in the Access point the same as the main router. So you're saying other devices should show? I don't see any devices connected to the ACCESS POINt at all.
You would see the devices appearing on the main XR500 that is handling DHCP. They would appear as though they are just connected to that router, same IP subnet.
Ok, so all clients connecting to AP will appear as if they're connected to main router handling DHCP. The AP will not appear in Device manager at all if I understand it correctly?
Some time ago, I had set up something similar, don't remember how but my second router showed. Wait, as I'm typing this did I set it up in a different subnet? Is that why it showed? I am no expert at this stuff by no means. I just know basic stuff and struggle often times with technicalities like this, thanks in advance.
- Yes that is correct. Yes it's possible that is what you did or that you didn't set it up in a true AP mode.
Thank you all for the replies.