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ptainter
Aug 07, 2024Aspirant
Guest Network in AP Mode still works like a router
I have my AX5700 (RBR840) with 2 satellites set-up in AP Mode. I have Firewalla Gold router set-up to manage the network. For some reason the Orbi Guest Network is still operating in Router Mode an...
ptainter
Aug 07, 2024Aspirant
Thanks, but I do not understand. In AP Mode, the Orbi should not assign any IP addresses, all of that should be handled by the stand alone router. It is only the Guest Network that is assigning IP's, the Main Network is getting IP's from the stand alone router(?)
FURRYe38
Aug 07, 2024Guru - Experienced User
Not for Guest Network. NG I believe chooses to keep the Guest Network subnet away from the main LAN while in router mode or AP mode for security reason and isolation.