Dual WAN setup for a bridge mode VPN router?
Dual WAN setup for a bridge mode VPN router?
You're planning to use the TP-Link E605 to link your two ISPs, but you have some questions about its setup. You want to know if deco access points can stay in router mode when connected to the LAN, if dynamic IP is a good option, how QoS and other features compare between deco and router modes, and whether you can have different Wan connection types on the E605 while your ISPs allow it. It sounds like you're considering connecting one ISP in PPPO mode and another in dynamic IP. Let me know if you need further clarification!
Review your previous discussion. Each WAN link should be configured as dynamic unless you opt for a static IP from your provider. Uncertain. Both models are from TP-Link. Check the simulated control interface here. It would be wise to assign the device near your network boundary for traffic handling. If you need full Decos capabilities, enable QoS settings. This router works regardless of configuration as long as data reaches each WAN port. Also, OpenWRT-based routers are another solid choice for managing multi-WAN (load balancing and failover). Just reminded about the Flint 2 (GL-MT6000) from GL-inet.
Despite the advantages of openWRT, the device isn't available in India and carries a MSRP of 160 USD. That implies I'll need to spend more than 200, including import duties, so it's not feasible.
The information suggests that using triple NAT could be feasible, but it depends on how everything is configured. Keeping everything in router mode might result in three NATs—one at the deco, one at the VPN router, and another at the ISP router. This setup could also influence load balancing if not managed properly. The arrangement you described involves connecting your deco head to an OMADA box linked to a fiber modem and a router combo, with no port forwarding needed. Regarding the bridge mode between the VPN router and the deco, it seems like a way to simplify routing for NAT purposes, as mentioned on the site you referenced.