Hello,
My Mikrotik device: RB952Ui-5ac2nD
My network: (everything IPv4) DOCSIS modem -> Router (Ovislink IP-1000R) -> Ethernet connected computers AND 2.4Ghz wireless AP in bridge mode (Netis WF2419E)(Eth cable in LAN1 port)
My scenario: For my friend living floor under me, I want to create isolated network on Mikrotik (so his and my computers don't impliticly talk to each other - separated network segments) and use Wifi as WAN to make Internet available in that isolated network. (For testing and configuring, I have Mikrotik in my flat, about 2 meters from my Netis AP)
What I have done: Got Mikrotik in my hand, have it reset to factory setting, and without any initial config; connecting with Winbox through MAC. Then I set up security profile with correct password, set up wlan0 interface with correct network SSID. In status tab, I can see the wireless connection successfully established.
My problem: Next, I added dhcp-client for interface wlan0. But, it never gets the IP address. If I assign an IP address to interface wlan0 manually, everything works, I am able to ping my Ovislink Router and when I set up the default route, I can ping Internet as well. But I don't want to use fixed IP address here for obvious reasons.
The Netis Wifi network works correctly-flawlessly with (my) laptops or android phones, they all get IP address from DHCP server on Ovislink as soon as they connect. When I run Wireshark on my laptop (connected with Eth cable into Ovislink) I can actually see Mikrotik requesting for an IP address and I can see Ovislink replying and offering some IP address. But it seems to me the DHCP Offer isn't delivered to Mikrotik (or it doesn't accept it, I don't know).
When I set up the Mikrotik to connect to my other neighbour's Wifi network, it works - it gets the IP address instantly. The neighbour has DOCSIS wifi router (all in one).
I've tried many things including setting up various wireless modes (station, station bridge, etc.), but nothing makes any difference. I believe the problem is DHCP server not being on Wifi AP device. BUT it works for all devices like this besides Mikrotik. That is why I wouldn't like to change any DHCP settings or run the DHCP server on Netis AP.
I will appreciate any help.
Nice Christmas