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RAX40s lose WAN internet when switched to AP mode
I am trying to connect multiple RAX40s as APs for a R8000P base router with a switch in between. However, it seems I can only get one of them switched to AP mode and working. The rest work just fine ...
I set up a second RAX40 and set it to AP mode and the first RAX40 lost the Internet.
After much effort, I was able to get them both to work in AP mode by following the steps below.
1. Unplug the WAN-side cable of the RAX40 running in AP mode.
2. Start the other RAX40 in AP mode.
3. Insert the unplugged cable.
The device name, SSID, and MAC address of the two RAX40s are different.
Why does this happen?
Please let me know if there is a better way.