Fixed IP Addresses On Guest Network

Haselmaier
Guide
Apr 01, 2022
When I attempt to do an Address Reservation:
* They're only allowed on IP addresses in the DHCP Server range.
* DHCP Server range only allowed in the 192.168.1.* network.
* Guest Network is in 192.168.2.* range.
* I don't see a way to change the subnet for the Guest Network.

When I attempt an Address Reservation the page makes it look like I can change the subnet for the reservation being made, but an error is generated when the reservation is Applied. (Error is something like "Address reservations can only be made in the DHCP range.")

Firmware version: V4.6.5.14_2.0.54
- CrimpOn
  Guru - Experienced User
  Apr 01, 2022
  You are, of course, entirely correct. Netgear "changes things" from one Orbi product to the next. Guest network IP addresses is one of the things that changed (I knew that, but when the time came to remember it, "poof".) On the original Orbi, Guest WiFi IP's were in the same subnet as primary WiFi IP's. That changed with the AX series.
  
  My guess is that "Guest" means "a device that comes for a while, and then goes away, perhaps never to be seen again."
  
  Sorry I messed up.
  - Haselmaier
    Guide
    Apr 01, 2022
    No worries! Your post caused me to look at the situation in a different way. It's much appreciated.
    
    I'm wondering if the Guest Network's DHCP server mimics the DHCP settings on the private side. I'm going to try lowering the top end DHCP IP address range - and try setting one of the clients on the Guest Network to be above the revised top DHCP address - but in the Guest subnet.
    
    I appreciate the fact a Guest Network is designed to have things come and go. On the other hand, they allow intra-network communications on the Guest Network (which is why I want fixed IPs for some devices).
    
    Thanks for the help!

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Fixed IP Addresses On Guest Network