Attempting to route traffic via two network devices
Attempting to route traffic via two network devices
I have a primary router assigned a public IP via PPOE, while another connected via LAN receives a dynamic IP. This setup likely explains why Router 2 has a private IP. A Raspberry Pi is linked to Router 2, and you need to forward a port for remote access to your Plex server. You mentioned trying an article but it didn’t work—can you clarify how to proceed? I’m new to this.
You don’t require direct physical access, as long as you can reach their management interface. Ideally, you’d simply redirect a port from router 1 to a port on router 2, then forward it to the Pi. However, you must be able to set up both routers accordingly.
I have the ability to reach their management panel, and as discussed earlier, I attempted the steps from the article but they failed. I used port 32400, setting it up in both routers' port forwarding configurations—from router 1 I forwarded 32400 to the private IP of router 2, and in router 2 I forwarded 32400 to the Pi's IP address. Please remember that all these settings use the same internal and external ports: 32400.
Obtain the IP address of Router 2. Navigate to Router 1's interface and instruct it to forward port 32400 to the IP of Router 2. Within Router 2, configure the same port forwarding to the desired destination IP address for the target device. Regarding Router 2's perspective, verify that Router 1 is serving clients under 192.x.x.x and Router 2 is directing them to 196.x.x.x.
Another point is why router 2 was created initially. If the goal is to extend WiFi coverage, setting it up as a bridge rather than leaving it in router mode is the best approach. Making it a standalone network isn't very practical since NAT can still let you reach devices on router 1 if you remember their IP address.
Router 2's IP is 192.168.0.x while router 1 uses 192.168.1.x. It seems router 2 lacks a WAN connection, which might be the issue. I followed your previous steps but results weren't helpful. Checked openportchecktool.com, but no traffic found. Plex also didn’t show any routes. The SPI Firewall is enabled on both devices—could that be affecting connectivity? Should I forward additional ports as well?