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Can't connect to downstream access points (R6400, R6400v2, etc)
Back in the days of old firmware, I could connect to all my access points (I have 4) by entering the IP address found in connected devices shown in my first (wireless not enabled) R6400. I use this router as an access point (connected directly to my computer) to provide 4 wired ethernet connections for devices. One of the devices is my R6400v2, which I use as my main wireless access point. Another port goes to my 2nd wireless access point. The 3rd port connects to my Nighthawk router.
Now, after many firmware updates, I can no longer connect through my primary Access Point (R6400) to any of the downstream access points using the IP addresses from the connected devices listing. Also, I no longer see the wired attachments connected to the other Access Points (I used to have a long listing of all of devices on the network).
What could I do to regain this functionality?
JimBland wrote:
As stated earlier, my network has worked well for at least 2 years as it is now configured - only the ability to log on to each individual access point has changed.
A network that worked without problems for years can suddenly go bad because something changed. For example, if the firmware changed, the update process can reboot the device in a way that wiped out the old settings. Then when the router rebooted it tried to configure itself again to fit in with the modem/router.
That process may have proceeded just fine when you first set up the network, with the router noticing that you were trying to set it up behind a modem/gateway and creating the appropriate settings.
This time around it might not have been so lucky in trying to prevent conflicts.
Your choice, provide the details you were asked for, or persist with your belief that these details do not matter.
I can think of other possibilities, but in general you have provided confusing "clarifications" with those wonky IP addresses.
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1. Are the other routers actually in access point mode? I've seen many people just connect them and say they're acting as an access point but not actually have access point mode enabled.
2. can you see the routers/AP's on the connected devices list? If so, are they in the same IP range or using a different ip range?
Hello:
All routers are in access point mode and show up with unique IP addresses. The problem is I cannot connect to the routers via their IP address on the network using a browser and the IP address (eg: 192.168.1.8).
Right. I more meant if its the same ip range as the router. so if the router is handing out 192.168.1.* addresses, that they're in that range.
