@GPGeek same issue on this thread too. https://community.tp-link.com/en/home/forum/topic/160293 Have no idea why TP-Link are so insistent on this not causing issues and giving us a simple "Fully...

@Malchambar Sadly this is just more working around the rather silly choice of TP-Link of not allowing a simple to implement, complete shut down of their DHCP service. I don't care if they think their...

@MDec Totally in agreement. I was just explaining my setup and situation. 8 hour lease times makes a difference. I might get unlucky but probability is in my favour. Doesn't change the fact this...

@MDec @Kevin_Z Many thanks for the reply and the setup and configuration tips. My network doesn't use my router for DHCP, it's just doing firewall and router business. I have a domain controller that...

@Kevin_Z Could you please drop a response to this. I get that you are looking for solutions however I really think it is as simple as enabling the DHCP server to be fully disabled. This "smart DHCP"...

@Kevin_Z Hey Kevin, thanks for the reply. I don't think it needs all those things you requested. As per the 3rd post from you in the thread "FYI, the DHCP server is disabled in AP mode, while if the...