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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 r...
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.
I used to be able to log in to every Access Point, at least until I added the Nighthawk - never could connect to that through the network and had to use the Genie App to set it up. Through multiple firmware updates, I eventually lost the ability to connect directly to the other 2 access points as well. 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.
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.
Thanks for your suggestions. Everything works as it is and the IP addresses all seem normal. I can access the routers by plugging into them individually with a laptop. I'll figure it out eventually.