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senator1949
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Sep 28, 2025
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RBK863S IPv4 assignment

My Orbi RBK863S was first installed as a router, but later changed to an Access Point to reduce conflict with my AT&T gateway/router. However, my PC is still getting assigned 10.x.x.x IPv4 addresses ...
  • senator1949's avatar
    Sep 30, 2025

    Thanks to all who responded. Here is an update.

     

    It appears the culprit for my not getting internet access on my Ethernet connection had to do with my VPN (Nord). When I changed the setting to NOT launch on startup, My PC was given a 192.168.1.X  local IP address. Not sure I'm out of the woods yet and will need a few more reboots to feel confident. Thanks again.