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WN3000RP-200UKS causes seemingly odd behaviour with WNDR4500 v2
There appears to be an issue connecting Netgear’s WN300RP WiFi Extender to NetGear’s WNDR4500 Wireless Router. If WPS is used to pair the devices, then SSIDs, Passphrases, and IP addresses (and maybe...
Hello AndyOxon
Do you have some type of modem/router combo that the WNDR4500 is connected it?
DarrenM
Thanks for replying Darren. Of course, the latest Virginmedia Modem/Router (in Modem mode) is installed on WAN. And, both WN300RP & WNDR4500 have up-to-date firmware.
Hello AndyOxon
I would double check the modems settings to make sure DHCP is disabled on it.
DarrenM
Thanks again Darren. The Virginmedia SuperHub has recently been replaced. Upon inspection, I found that the installation engineer had left the unit in router-mode, and the different subnets were causing networking issues. However, I have since corrected this problem by putting the SuperHub into Modem-mode. The only settings available now are Hub Password, Remote Access (off), Disable Modem-mode, LED Brightness, and Factory Reset.
There has been 2 SuperHubs since the purchase of the extender. The issue has been present throughout.
My understanding is that if more than one DHCP server is present on a network, it would cause problems with or without the extender attached. But network issues only occur when the extender is paired and in-use. Although unlikely, I will almost certainly triple-check that no other devices are providing DHCP services.
