Connect devices across multiple nodes in a mesh setup.
Connect devices across multiple nodes in a mesh setup.
Hey there, I see you're working with your mesh setup and trying to manage port forwarding. Let's go through this step by step. You're currently using your ISP-provided router, which has a static IP range like 192.168.100.x. Your mesh network is set up to connect to it, but you're having trouble forwarding ports between the two. It sounds like you might need to configure both ends—your main router and the mesh network itself—to accept incoming connections. Also, ensure your firewall settings allow traffic on the necessary ports for your services. If you're still stuck, double-check the IP ranges and confirm whether your ISP allows port forwarding in that range.
Place the mesh router in the DMZ or send all ports through the ISP gateway/router. Then route the ports you require on your router.
You'd just rely on your router's IPv4 address, ignoring the mesh network's local IP address.
Configure port forwarding on both devices. Set up your ISP router to allow all ports through the mesh router, utilizing DMZ mode if it's offered.
I configure the mesh router in DMZ mode, meaning you only need to manage port forwards on that router.