on 14-01-2022 15:21
Hi,
I own 3 Apple AirPort Extreme (1 master - 5 series, 1 extending - 2-series, 1 extending time capsule 6 series), connected via ethernet to the SmartHub 3. The SmartHub used in modem+router config as 2 devices can't reach the Airport.
Everything works fine except the guest network on the apple airports (any).
Essentially, a device can't acquire a private IP from the Smarthub if connected to the Airport's Guest network.
From some googling I've done a while ago, it appears that the SmartHub prevents Guest networks on downstream devices. Sounds odd to me, but after several attempts, I'm asking here. I went through all the settings of the Smarthub, but none of them appears to do the trick, not even creating a DMZ (which I wouldn't want to do anyway).
Could switching the Smarthub to modem mode only help? If that's the case, I would have to find a workaround for the 2 devices connected directly to it.
Thanks in advance for any answers.
on 14-01-2022 16:09
on 15-01-2022 10:19
Thanks John, the smarthub is indeed connected directly to a d-Link switch with 20 ethernet ports and 2 fibre ports. All my rooms are wired and connected to this switch. So, 2 of the airports are placed in different rooms (Ethernet) and one is in a garden room (fibre). I avoided giving too much irrelevant detail.
I will follow your suggestion and set up the hub in modem and hopefully, my Guest network on the Airports will work this time.
Will keep you posted.
on 15-01-2022 11:13
@ivanr wrote:Thanks John, the smarthub is indeed connected directly to a d-Link switch with 20 ethernet ports and 2 fibre ports. <snip>
Bear in mind if you the Hub 3 in modem mode, you will need to re-connect your switch to the first Airport. You can only connect a single cabled Router (airport) from the Hub in modem mode.
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