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JMD114
Mar 02, 2023Initiate
Unable to consistently get valid ipV4 addresses for devices
My home network is a C7100v and an EX7500 extender on Xfinity. All firmware is up to date. I have band separation between 2.4 and 5ghz networks each with their own SSID. The devices that routinely co...
- Mar 03, 2023
Rerun setup on it. when you're doing the setup, uncheck the "extend 2.4ghz band".
You'll still be able to use the 2.4ghz but it won't use it for failover backhaul (connection back to router).
Tends to make them more stable if there's interference on the 2.4ghz band.
plemans
Mar 03, 2023Guru - Experienced User
Rerun setup on it. when you're doing the setup, uncheck the "extend 2.4ghz band".
You'll still be able to use the 2.4ghz but it won't use it for failover backhaul (connection back to router).
Tends to make them more stable if there's interference on the 2.4ghz band.
JMD114
Mar 05, 2023Initiate
Thank you. I've tried this new configuration for a few days and it seems to have resolved the issue. I appreciate your input.