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Can I use wifi router as a switch?
Can i disable the wifi and the DHCP table to use the router as a switch?
> All done. [...]
_What_, exactly?
> I am worried that the status says DHCP ON
I'd guess that that's accurate only if the router is acting as a
router, not when it's configured as a WAP.> The Genie offered to use the Netgear as an AP
After a settings reset, if it sees a private address on its
WAN/Internet interface, then it might draw the correct conclusion
automatically.> I kept SSID broadcast on recommendation. [...]
That doesn't matter much if the radio is disabled. The point was
that "Enable SSID Broadcast" and "Enable Wireless Router Radio" do
different things.
> So DHCP organises the different ports? [...]I'd say "connected devices", not "ports".
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dynamic_Host_Configuration_Protocol
> I had problems in the past with WAP acting like a router and
> distributing weird IP addresses on our network.Generally, you want one DHCP server per LAN. Multiple uncoordinated
DHCP servers can cause many problems. Which is why the one-step WAP
mode option disables the DHCP server. (And, why you would need to
disable it explictitly, if you don't use the one-step WAP mode option.)So, it works as expected now? (What could go wrong?)
Possibly interesting:
Thanks. I can't go in with the IP address or the routerlogin.net or .com
So can't change settings.
> [...] I can't go in with the IP address or the routerlogin.net or .com
> [...]
"can't" is not a useful problem description. It does not say what
you did. It does not say what happened when you did it. As usual,
showing actual actions (commands) with their actual results (error
messages, LED indicators, ...) can be more helpful than vague
descriptions or interpretations.
Which "the IP address"? From what? Connected how? Even the
slightest trace of useful information might be helpful.
In the User Manual, look for the LED descriptions and "Troubleshoot".
Also, "Factory Settings" or "Reset".
Indeed! You are quite right.
Well I was preparing a detailed email to explain my problem when the problem resolved itself.
I could log in with routerlogin.net
I don't know why it wasn't working before. Thank you
I turned off wifi, DHCP table and still see "operation mode: router"
and
"Wireless AP ON"
See picts.
The wifi light is ON
if you are setting it up a Netgear router as an Access Point, then in most Netgear routers, you need to go into ADVANCED SETUP then WIRELESS SETTINGs and can uncheck 'ENABLE WIRELESS RADIO' on both bands (or more if tri-band).
With real switches costing under $20 (USD/CAD), you're better off just buying a switch unless you intend to turn the wireless radios on occassionally.
