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Ollie2001
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Dec 27, 2018
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Seperate DHCP server for guest network

Hi, I have a seperate DHCP server on my network so have disabled the built in DHCP server on the Orbi. However, when my "guests" connect via the guest network, they obtain IP addresses from my DHCP server on my private network (which I don't think should be possible anyway as the box that says "Allow guests to see each other and access my local network" is not ticked).

 

What I would like is an Orbi DHCP server for the Guest Network only so I can feel confident that both networks are indeed seperate and nothing from the guest network can reach my private network. This should be basic security 101.

 

Thanks

1 Comment

  • They arw not all of us have been sold a bill of goods. I just started using the guest network when I chaged providers that dont have WiFI access point and I can’t return since i boufht it a while back. Between this and the Circle app garbage I’m done goig to buy a linksys $70 for christmas and throw this away.