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Change from AP Mode to Router Mode
I've been using my R7000P for a while in AP mode, connected to a router supplied by my service provider. However, if I "cut the cable" as planned, I'll be connecting directly to a normal cable modem ...
> [...] is changing this all that would need to be done?
Sounds right to me.
> I also notice that the IP address of the router is 192.168.0.6 but
> don't see where that gets set. [...]
I'd guess that it comes (DHCP) from the main router to which your
R7000P-as-WAP is connected. ("Get dynamically from existing router"?)
> [...] Would I need to change this also?
It should change automatically when you change the mode and the
environment.
> I suppose that another option would be to just do a "factory reset" on
> it and install it as if it just came out of the box. [...]
Yup. Always good as a fall-back, if more subtle techniques fail.
The pain depends on how many settings you'd need to restore manually.