[SOLVED] Unable to Connect to Deco X50 using LAN in Access Point Mode – Works in Router Mode
Hi all,
I’m currently running my Deco X50 device in Access Point (AP) Mode, but I’m having trouble connecting my home server via LAN. When in Router Mode, I can connect the server through LAN without any issues, and I can even set up a static IP for the server using the Deco app. However, as soon as I switch back to AP Mode, the basic LAN connection to my server fails.
I’ve noticed that switching to Router Mode does solve the issue, but I’d prefer to keep my Deco in Access Point Mode. I ran some speed tests, and I found that Router Mode drops my bandwidth by around 5-10% in some cases and increases my ping times, so I’d like to avoid using it if possible.
Has anyone else experienced this or have any suggestions on how I can keep my Deco in AP Mode and still maintain a stable LAN connection to my home server? Any help would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks in advance!
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Update: The issue stemmed from my server caching its DHCP configuration instead of depending on the router for IP assignments. After adjusting the DHCP settings, I encountered some connectivity issues between devices on different sub-networks (e.g., from 5GHz WiFi to 2.4GHz WiFi or from WiFi to LAN). However, with a few tweaks on the router, the devices can now communicate seamlessly across networks.