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Help Modifying DHCP Range
Hello, I am new to the community and this is my first forum post. I am taking a graduate class that requires me to adjust the DHCP range on my router to allow for use of some of the IP addresses...
> [...] I am taking a graduate class that requires me to adjust the DHCP
> range on my router [...]Then you should do that. But, as your picture shows, your R7000 is
configured as a wireless access point ("Operation Mode:Access Point"),
not as a router, which disables its DHCP server:Presumably, your R7000 is connected to some actual router, with a
(working) DHCP server, where you could make the desired change.> Model: R6900|Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router
Not according to your picture.
> [...] I am running this on a Windows 10 system. [...]
An "ipconfig" command on the Windows system should reveal its
"gateway" IP address, which should be that of your actual router.
> [...] I am taking a graduate class that requires me to adjust the DHCP
> range on my router [...]
Then you should do that. But, as your picture shows, your R7000 is
configured as a wireless access point ("Operation Mode:Access Point"),
not as a router, which disables its DHCP server:
Presumably, your R7000 is connected to some actual router, with a
(working) DHCP server, where you could make the desired change.
> Model: R6900|Nighthawk AC1900 Smart WiFi Router
Not according to your picture.
> [...] I am running this on a Windows 10 system. [...]
An "ipconfig" command on the Windows system should reveal its
"gateway" IP address, which should be that of your actual router.
Thanks for the info, as I stated.. I am new so please forgive any mistakes on my part. I will reconfigure my router and hopefully that will resolve it. Your reply is much appreciated!