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David9
Aug 28, 2026Aspirant
Orbi 850 running V7.2.8.5_5.1.21 dhcp issues
Hi I recently switched my Orbi 850 back to router mode from AP mode as I have a new ISP. What i've found within a day is that the dhcp function on the Orbi 850 (+1 satellite) running V7.2.8.5_5.1...
David9
Aug 30, 2026Aspirant
Um no. I switched the Orbi 850 from AP mode to Router mode and connected it directly to the ISP, no other router in between. I made it the DHCP, as is the norm for you ISP router. It is this functionality that is flaky as hell, failing within a few hours. Couldn't connect any new devices. Cannot configure any timers.