Resolve missing WiFi network with mismatched access point configuration

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thread_id: spaces/AAAA05BdS6s/threads/Mwwilbn5ItQ · 6 msgs · first 2024-08-15 · participants: Tech ATech B

Tech A 2024-08-15 18:51

Question How is the Shah Shahgoli - Manhattan Maxillofacial Surgery's WIFI network managed?

Tech A 2024-08-15 18:52

cause they said the WIFI is not showing up, in bitrix i see this, but not working.

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The screen displays two network device entries in a management interface. The first entry shows a **Cisco RV042** router at IP address **192.168.1.1** with username **admin** and a masked password. The second entry shows a device labeled **ACCESS POINT** at IP address **192.168.1.5**, also with username **admin** and a masked password; both entries have checkboxes selected and are displayed on a light yellow/green background.

Tech A 2024-08-15 18:52

how ever using the Ip advanced scanner i found this

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The image shows what appears to be a network device table or ARP/DHCP lease list with IP addresses in the 192.168.1.x range visible. One entry shows **192.168.1.126** associated with **Ubiquiti Networks Inc.** and a MAC address beginning with **FC:EC:DA:37:11:68**. The text is very low resolution and partially legible, but a manufacturer name resembling **Bromine Industries LLC** or similar is visible in another row.

Tech B 2024-08-15 20:15

there is no unifi controller on the server?

Tech A 2024-08-15 20:25

did not find any!

Tech A 2024-08-15 20:58

Still checking this!

---
title: "Resolve missing WiFi network with mismatched access point configuration"
category: network
tags: ["wifi", "dhcp", "unifi"]
source_thread_id: "spaces/AAAA05BdS6s/threads/Mwwilbn5ItQ"
source_space: "spaces/AAAA05BdS6s"
generated_at: "2026-04-22T10:00:29"
participants: ["Tech A", "Tech B"]
---

# Resolve missing WiFi network with mismatched access point configuration

## Problem
A client office reported their WiFi network was not showing up. The network management interface showed an access point configured at IP address 192.168.1.5, but network scanning revealed a Ubiquiti Networks device at IP address 192.168.1.126 instead. The documented access point configuration did not match the actual hardware deployed on the network.

## Resolution
1. Verify the actual access point hardware using network scanning tools to identify the correct IP address and manufacturer
2. Check if a UniFi controller is installed on the server for Ubiquiti access points
3. If no controller is found and the device is Ubiquiti hardware, install and configure the appropriate UniFi controller software
4. Update the network management interface with the correct IP address and access credentials for the actual hardware
5. Reconfigure the access point through its proper management interface to restore WiFi network broadcasting

Note: This case was still under investigation at the time of documentation.

## References
- Source discussion: `spaces/AAAA05BdS6s/threads/Mwwilbn5ItQ`
- Attachments:
  - ![image.png](../attachments/Mwwilbn5ItQ.P8bS-9u9s2I/image.png) — The screen displays two network device entries in a management interface. The first entry shows a **Cisco RV042** router at IP address **192.168.1.1** with username **admin** and a masked password. The second entry shows a device labeled **ACCESS POINT** at IP address **192.168.1.5**, also with username **admin** and a masked password; both entries have checkboxes selected and are displayed on a light yellow/green background.
  - ![image.png](../attachments/Mwwilbn5ItQ.jp-nVApLMWw/image.png) — The image shows what appears to be a network device table or ARP/DHCP lease list with IP addresses in the 192.168.1.x range visible. One entry shows **192.168.1.126** associated with **Ubiquiti Networks Inc.** and a MAC address beginning with **FC:EC:DA:37:11:68**. The text is very low resolution and partially legible, but a manufacturer name resembling **Bromine Industries LLC** or similar is visible in another row.

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