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Enabled AP mode now "cannot get ip address"
Enabled ap mode in an attempt to get rid of NAT issues on xbox one. Hit "apply" and now have no Wifi at all. Getting message "could not obtain IP address" also cannot access setting via www.routerlogi...
Then you need to factory reset it. At the back there's a Reset hole. Push it in with a pin for 10-15 seconds and release. It'll revert back to router mode and you can go set it up again
PS: AP mode is only used to extend range and needs a "master" router to operate. It disables many things such as DHCP, DNS, QoS, etc. It basically acts like a (wireless) switch
This is my only router. Its hooked directly to the cable modem
Then you need to factory reset it. At the back there's a Reset hole. Push it in with a pin for 10-15 seconds and release. It'll revert back to router mode and you can go set it up again
PS: AP mode is only used to extend range and needs a "master" router to operate. It disables many things such as DHCP, DNS, QoS, etc. It basically acts like a (wireless) switch
- Thank you so much! Would you happen to also know how to deal with the "double NAT" issue my son is having with his xbox? That's what took me down this wormhole....
Not sure, but there are multiple posts about this. Search a little. Maybe one or more threads has the answer