Auto DHCP is better for simplicity and avoids manual configuration.
Auto DHCP is better for simplicity and avoids manual configuration.
Start configuring a new Wi-Fi extender today. Everything functioned properly until one device couldn't connect. It only linked when you manually entered the network info, as if it wasn't automatically assigned an IP. Checked the extension settings and found the DHCP default gateway was incorrect. Updated it to the right value and now it's set to manual instead of automatic. This resolved the problem with that specific device not connecting. I'm new to networking, so any advice would be appreciated.
Everything you did turned out fine. I’d leave it as is—DHCP or "Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol" simply assigns an IP to a device for a limited period. Static IP settings are perfectly acceptable and usually don’t cause problems. Could your router ever assign the IP your Steam Deck uses? That might lead to a conflict, causing unexpected behavior. To avoid this, you could set up a DCHP reservation in your router, even if you’re not using DHCP for that device. This would lock the IP exclusively for your Steam Deck, removing it from the broader allocation list. You’d just need the IP and MAC address of your device.