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Mytherin
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Dec 01, 2021
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Orbi RBK352: (DNS?) Issues after restart

A few days ago I got my Orbi RBK352. I have set it up in AP mode. The Orbi is directly connected using an ethernet cable to my primary modem/router. Everything works well and the internet/connectivit...
  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Dec 01, 2021

    What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?

    What DNS is being used on the host router? ISP or custom? 


    Did you set up the RBR for a Dynamic or Static IP address for AP mode? Static IP address is recommended. 

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FURRYe38
Guru
Dec 01, 2021

What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?

What DNS is being used on the host router? ISP or custom? 


Did you set up the RBR for a Dynamic or Static IP address for AP mode? Static IP address is recommended. 

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Mytherin
Tutor
Dec 02, 2021

> Did you set up the RBR for a Dynamic or Static IP address for AP mode? Static IP address is recommended. 

 

I was using a dynamic IP address, switching to the static IP address seems to have solved the problem! Thanks.

 

> How often does the router restart?  My router has gone six months without restarting.  I have it on a small UPS to prevent 'power blips' from triggering a restart and only a 6 hour power outage was long enough to drain the UPS and force a restart.

 

In general very rarely, but I was doing some work that required me to turn off the electricity a number of times, hence my annoyance at the problem :)