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VR800 as access point behind network with internet access (not messing up DHCP in main network)
VR800 as access point behind network with internet access (not messing up DHCP in main network)
2022-07-02 11:25:06 - last edited 2022-07-07 09:43:21
Model: Archer VR2800  
Hardware Version: V1
Firmware Version: 0000000

Hi, I just got fiber broadband with the EERO PRO gateway but I would like to continue using my Archer VR800 for a 'test network'...

 

When I plugin the VR2800 straight into the network Internet access seems to work but it starts assigning IP addresses to the devices on the main network... How would I setup the VR2800 to only assign DHCP network IDs to the devices connected directly but not to those on the 'main' network and act as a network gateway/router at the same time? 

 

Thanks,

Oliver

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Re:VR800 as access point behind network with internet access (not messing up DHCP in main network)-Solution
2022-07-02 12:59:27 - last edited 2022-07-07 09:43:21

  @ovogt 

 

You can configure VR2800 in 'Wireless Router' mode - thus it will assign IP addresses only for devices connected directly and won't mess with your main network.

Here's a guide on how to do that.

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Re:VR800 as access point behind network with internet access (not messing up DHCP in main network)-Solution
2022-07-02 12:59:27 - last edited 2022-07-07 09:43:21

  @ovogt 

 

You can configure VR2800 in 'Wireless Router' mode - thus it will assign IP addresses only for devices connected directly and won't mess with your main network.

Here's a guide on how to do that.

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Re:VR800 as access point behind network with internet access (not messing up DHCP in main network)
2022-07-02 13:33:15
thanks - it works fine now ;-)
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