I moved recently and my setup changed slightly because I needed a new Verizon 5G home internet gateway. I use the gateway in bridged mode and a TP-Link Deco m5 mesh network. The problem is if the Deco comes online before the gateway (which it always does), it never gets internet. If I unplug the deco and plug it in again then it is fine.
This didn’t happen with the old gateway. I need to fix it somehow as I control a lot of things when I’m not home and if the power goes out I lose access.
The only thing I can think of is a smart switch that has a delayed power up (if such a thing exists). I am hoping for a better solution though.
I let it sit for hours.
No, it doesn’t get an IP from the gateway. The gateway is in bridge mode. It does nothing except provide internet. I cannot even login as an admin without factory resetting it.
I’ll keep the daily reboot in mind if I can’t come up with anything else. I could lose access for almost 24 hours though.