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Connectivity problems Access difficulties Network errors

Connectivity problems Access difficulties Network errors

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Vladmirr
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09-27-2025, 08:04 PM
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Seeking a way to connect remotely using your current configuration. You're using an ISP modem/router with a cable link to your Asus router, which is already in a DMZ. The Asus router manages your home network but lacks the ability to set up a local VPN or DDN on its own. Your ISP asked if your router could get its own IP or just act as a modem, but that's not feasible with your setup due to the cable TV and residential plan. You have one NAS system connected to another client box, which handles its own routing. An open VPN server was tried on both your NAS and a PC, but access remains blocked. The no-ip DNS works for your NAS, yet not on your PCs. Any suggestions?
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Vladmirr
09-27-2025, 08:04 PM #1

Seeking a way to connect remotely using your current configuration. You're using an ISP modem/router with a cable link to your Asus router, which is already in a DMZ. The Asus router manages your home network but lacks the ability to set up a local VPN or DDN on its own. Your ISP asked if your router could get its own IP or just act as a modem, but that's not feasible with your setup due to the cable TV and residential plan. You have one NAS system connected to another client box, which handles its own routing. An open VPN server was tried on both your NAS and a PC, but access remains blocked. The no-ip DNS works for your NAS, yet not on your PCs. Any suggestions?

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tadpole5
Junior Member
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09-28-2025, 02:00 AM
#2
Have you considered switching your Asus router to bridge mode so the ISP router manages NAT?
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tadpole5
09-28-2025, 02:00 AM #2

Have you considered switching your Asus router to bridge mode so the ISP router manages NAT?

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DARKS1D3
Junior Member
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09-28-2025, 04:15 AM
#3
I hadn't considered that before. It seems the ISP router manages DHCP and other tasks, while my Asus functions as an access point. I obtained the Asus router from a previous ISP, which used their modem/router in bridge mode so my own router handled everything. The available choices for my Asus include wireless router, repeater, access point, and media bridge.
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DARKS1D3
09-28-2025, 04:15 AM #3

I hadn't considered that before. It seems the ISP router manages DHCP and other tasks, while my Asus functions as an access point. I obtained the Asus router from a previous ISP, which used their modem/router in bridge mode so my own router handled everything. The available choices for my Asus include wireless router, repeater, access point, and media bridge.

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KaisaSD2
Member
69
10-01-2025, 07:32 AM
#4
By default, your Asus router handles NAT, creating a double NAT scenario that complicates port forwarding. You should be able to adjust it so it behaves more like an access point. Checking out Google’s guidance can help.
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KaisaSD2
10-01-2025, 07:32 AM #4

By default, your Asus router handles NAT, creating a double NAT scenario that complicates port forwarding. You should be able to adjust it so it behaves more like an access point. Checking out Google’s guidance can help.