How To Turn Off Dhcp On Google Wifi
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How to turn off dhcp on google wifi. I have an un-managed switch downstream of the routermodem connected to the Mesh Wi Fi primarily point. The next best thing would be to turn off all routing functions and use it as a modem. But it doesnt cause rogue.
You dont need to disable the second or more DHCP server but the issuing of IP addresss from the DHCP server must be unique and setting it up is not that difficult but it isnt easy either with quite a few potential pitfalls. In the same settings area there is also a drop down for DHCP Server. Tap the Settings and actions.
If you want to get more powerful sie blocking you can use OpenDNS and change the Google WiFi DNS to Open DNS Server IP number 20867222222 and 20867220220 for IPv4 access. Also select the Use the following DNS server address. I have turned off the Wi Fi from the legacy modemrouter.
You can turn of DHCP on your HH5 and set static addresses on your devices if you wish. My phone running the Google WiFi app grabbed the lone IP 254. If you want to disable DHCP and enter your network settings instead select the Use the following IP address option and enter values for IP address Subnet mask and Default Gateway.
You could also get a MoCA adapter like other poster said. The only way to turn off the DHCP capability of the Google Wifi is to set it to Bridged Mode. Everything seems to be working ok.
However Google WiFi throws a wrench into this configuration. Connect your Google WiFi to any of the LAN port of the TP-Link modemrouter then check if its going to work. Just disable or turn off the WLAN or WiFi of the TP-Link modemrouter and set your router Google WiFi on a DynamicDHCP connection.