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Fast Gateway Network IP
Is there anyway to get the wireless network IP on the same network as the wan ports. As it is, the wireless is at 192.168.*.* however the wan ports are 172.27.*.* The issue is if I’m using my Sagemco...
@Al_Idaho, I don't think what you're describing is your problem. I am an Apple-household with multiple Macs, iPhones and iPads and don't have your problem. If all of your devices are on the same internal network (192.168.12.1 router address) then your wireless should be fine since all addresses given via DHCP are in the same range (192.168.12.x).
Secondly, the external IP address of an ISP or Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) provider will never be in the same address range as the internal address. As an example, I live in S. Florida but my external IP resolves to Bellingham, WA. If for some reason I need a more local external IP, I use a VPN to locate it nearer to my home. I use Mullvad VPN, but any reputable VPN will do the trick.
The only network you should be connecting to, either via WiFi or Ethernet, should be your internal address via the name (SSID) you've assigned to it. I have a couple, one called flamingo and the other flamingo2. That’s what you should connect to.
Make sure your WiFi network on the T-Mobile app is not set to Hidden. Go to the T-Mobile app and tap the Network tab on the bottom, then tap the WiFi network you created when you first set up your T-Mobile gateway. Scroll down and make sure that the Hidden switch is set to Off. If not, slide the swiitch to Off, then scroll down and tap Save. Your gateway will reboot and your exsiting WiFi will be advertising its name along with other WiFi networks in your area.
If that doesn’t solve your problem, create a second network that is not a combined WPA3/WPA2 WiFi network. Launch the T-Mobile phone app and tap the Network tab on the bottom. From there, tap the + sign in the lower right. Create a new WiFi network with a different SSID, e.g., yournetwork2. Then use 2.4 GHz for the band and WPA/WPA2 for security. Scroll down and make sure Hidden is set to Off, then scroll down and tap Save. Your gateway will restart and your new network will be available to you.
Please let us know how these suggestions work out for you. Good luck!
