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DashQuark's avatar
DashQuark
Aspirant
Apr 13, 2017
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R6300v2 in AP Mode

This configuration was working except for wireless range, so I added an R6300v2.
"AP" mode                       
R6300 LAN ------ Switch ------- TiVo
       |            |           
       TiVo         | 
                    |
                    LAN R7000 WAN --- Modem ---- Internet


This configuration causes severe networking issues.
"AP" mode                       "AP" mode
R6300 LAN ------ Switch ------- LAN R6300v2
       |            |            |
       TiVo         |            TiVo
                    |
                    LAN R7000 WAN --- Modem ---- Internet



This configuration does not allow the TiVos to communicate but the network starts working.
"AP" mode                         "AP" mode
R6300 LAN WAN------ Switch -------WAN LAN R6300v2
       |            |                  |
       TiVo         |                  TiVo
                    |
                    LAN R7000 WAN --- Modem ---- Internet

What is happening and how do I configure the R6300s to allow the TiVos to communicate 
and allow wireless devices to connect to the network?
Installation
Troubleshooting
  • DashQuark's avatar
    DashQuark
    Apr 22, 2017

    Thanks for the reply. They can not communicate in the third configuration.  It is too bad that netgear does not document what AP mode does.  I was able to get everything working by only using the lan ports and undoing the AP mode and just disabling DHCP. I set a fixed IP address below the first address given by the main router and now I can't figure out how to manage the 2 routers I am using as APs. But, since it works that is a problem for a different day.

2 Replies

  • DexterJB's avatar
    DexterJB
    NETGEAR Moderator
    Apr 18, 2017

    Hi DashQuark,

     

    All three setups should work. On the third setup, may I know how you're testing the TiVo's whether they can communicate?

     

    Regards,

     

    Dexter

    Community Team

    • DashQuark's avatar
      DashQuark
      Aspirant
      Apr 22, 2017

      Thanks for the reply. They can not communicate in the third configuration.  It is too bad that netgear does not document what AP mode does.  I was able to get everything working by only using the lan ports and undoing the AP mode and just disabling DHCP. I set a fixed IP address below the first address given by the main router and now I can't figure out how to manage the 2 routers I am using as APs. But, since it works that is a problem for a different day.