TL-WPA8630P v2 Acting as DHCP server- how do I turn it off

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Re:TL-WPA8630P v2 Acting as DHCP server- how do I turn it off
2021-05-11 04:14:27 - last edited 2021-05-11 04:14:54

@Bagestu Hello, sorry to hear that your devices got similar problem. We sent you a test email to follow up the issue,  if  you could help with some further troubleshooting before return, please feel free to let us know via email, thanks~

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Re:TL-WPA8630P v2 Acting as DHCP server- how do I turn it off
2021-05-13 16:35:40 - last edited 2021-05-13 16:36:09

@Solla-topee Same problem here, after a power cut or if the main router reboots the 8630P gives out DHCP addresses and causes the entire network to crash,

The lease ties it gives sare too long so even when the router comes back up non of the clietns work again until they are rebooted

How do I turn this stupid "feature" off on the 8630P ?

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Re:TL-WPA8630P v2 Acting as DHCP server- how do I turn it off
2021-05-13 17:10:06 - last edited 2021-05-13 17:11:17

@Solla-topee -- No further "testing" is going to fix something that clearly does NOT work,  

I have definitely waited too long for you guys to even react.

My TP-Link powerline items are shelved.

If TP-Link fails to publish a new firmware that disables the DHCP kludge by May 31, '21, they will be dumped.

Regretfully,

D.

 

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Re:TL-WPA8630P v2 Acting as DHCP server- how do I turn it off
2021-05-17 01:53:15

@diadeluz Hello D, 

 

If there is any progress with the problem I will update on this thread and also let you know in first time, thank you for your previous feedback.

If you could help with some further troubleshooting, please  feel free to let us know via email, thanks again. 

 

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Re:TL-WPA8630P v2 Acting as DHCP server- how do I turn it off
2021-05-17 01:56:32

@RichardUk Thank you for your valuable feedback. To address the issue and try to fix it, we would like to have a specialist look into this further via email with forum ID 172278 .

Please check your mailbox later. And let us know if the issue is resolved. Thank you!

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Re:TL-WPA8630P v2 Acting as DHCP server- how do I turn it off
2021-06-21 07:18:40

@Solla-topee 

I have the same problem too.

I work from home and I do lose connection in the middle of something important because your design is totally flawed.

Nothing whatsoever wrong with my router or anything else.

I do know my stuff as network engineer, your device just randomly stops and starts its own dhcp server, it takes minutes to get back a connection which considering what it does, I'm Jack's complete lack of surprise, this is such a poor disappointing narrow minded unprofessional design.

There's not much evolution from a firmware pov either, either your firmware update proc doesn't work and can't catch more recent firmwares or the last one available ia years ago.

Seriously if you come up with a design that's flawed, at least let users disable it and / or deliver new firmwares that solve the problem...

How many more posts from x users are gonna be necessary to get your head out of the sand here?

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Re:TL-WPA8630P v2 Acting as DHCP server- how do I turn it off
2021-06-21 07:24:18
I totalyl agree with your comments and I am a network engineer too. TP Link are next to useless and have not been able to provide an answer or a firmware update to totally disable the DHCP Why on earth we need DHCP on this device is beyond me...
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Re:TL-WPA8630P v2 Acting as DHCP server- how do I turn it off
2021-06-21 12:42:24

@RichardUk  Hello, 

Here is a thread we just posted recently, which explains why there is a built-in DHCP server in the powerline extender: 

https://community.tp-link.com/en/home/forum/topic/265692

You could also leave a comment there, thank you. 

 

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Re:TL-WPA8630P v2 Acting as DHCP server- how do I turn it off
2021-06-21 12:50:40

@Steve001  Hello, 

Thanks for your feedback, I also created a ticket/ email for your case to better follow up on your case. 

In some cases the issue happens randomly, (not just after router reboot or power outage)  it could a different issue. Please help confirm some case details in the email so our seniors could help with some debug, thank you for your understanding~

 

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Re:TL-WPA8630P v2 Acting as DHCP server- how do I turn it off-Solution
2021-07-28 02:33:05 - last edited 2021-07-28 02:33:12

2021/7/28  add Beta firmware for TL-WPA8630P V2: 

 

Hello everyone, 

For more information about powerline smart DHCP  and the latest beta firmware, please refer to thread below:  

 

[Solution] Powerline Extender Acting as the DHCP server

https://community.tp-link.com/en/home/forum/topic/265692

 

For maintain purpose, the following beta firmware will be updated on the above thread,  feel free to leave your comment there if you met similar issue or the beta works for you. 

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