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Full configuration of DHCP and other network services
Is there a way to get into a configuration screen for the KVD21 5G Gateway? Ideally, I'd like to connect my gateway to an existing TP-Link router to supply wireless and DHCP. I can work around the wi...
Users do not have the ability to disable the DHCP on the gateway. The gateway cannot be configured in bridge mode either. Users can connect a second wireless router and have a double NAT solution but that is the only solution. If you go out watch the Nater Tater YouTube video you can see the workaround he has for disabling the wireless on the Arcadyan gateway. It is possible but T-Mobile does not promote this. Still it is a possible path to take. Nate clearly provides the information and it is not difficult.
At present there are no settings other than Wifi and login. Furthermore, those basic settings are now only available via the mobile app as there is no web Ui for the KVD21. You can still add your external router and enable DHCP like normal but you will have two NAT layers. While there is nothing wrong with that some applications do not work well with "double NAT". You can always try it and if you experience issues, your only option would be to switch your external router to Access Point mode which uses the TMO router's DHCP.
