Unable to retrieve IP addresses via Wi-Fi connection.
Unable to retrieve IP addresses via Wi-Fi connection.
TL;DR Here are some possible reasons why your ISP stopped assigning IP addresses: The network performance dropped significantly, making Wi-Fi unreliable. Your existing Huawei router didn’t support the required speeds, and even after switching to a different device, you couldn’t get a stable connection. The issue might be hardware limitations or configuration problems. Consider checking with your provider for possible service changes or upgrades.
Yes, you can still connect new devices via Ethernet, as long as they support the network setup you're using.
I've experienced this too, though I didn't explicitly state it. It seems you might need to reach out to your ISP to request permission to use the original Telstra Gateway Max as your primary device. To clarify the matter or resolve it, I'd suggest initiating a phone conversation with your ISP and explaining your intention to switch. I recall from past roles at an ISP that we implemented strict controls to avoid such changes, and the issue you're facing aligns with a pattern we encountered regularly.