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lizzard89
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09-30-2023, 10:47 AM
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The guidance provided isn't applicable to standard WiFi networks. Treat the WiFi as a WAN and apply regular NAT routing. It's unclear if typical consumer routers can handle this, but DD-WRT or OpenWRT should work as suggested.
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09-30-2023, 10:47 AM #11

The guidance provided isn't applicable to standard WiFi networks. Treat the WiFi as a WAN and apply regular NAT routing. It's unclear if typical consumer routers can handle this, but DD-WRT or OpenWRT should work as suggested.

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10-02-2023, 11:38 AM
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I suggest considering a PC Wi-Fi Card if feasible. Prices range from $25 to $30 online for a solid Intel Wi-Fi 6 model. If you still have an old router available, it might run in "Wireless Client" mode, allowing the router to connect to your Wi-Fi network and function as a bridge between Wi-Fi and Ethernet. Beyond that, I've encountered similar problems before. On Windows, you may need to tweak Interface Metrics so Windows favors your Wi-Fi card over the Ethernet when both are active, and ensure proper traffic routing. To change Interface Metrics: 1. Open "View Network Connections" in the Start Menu. 2. Right-click on a network interface (likely the Wi-Fi one). If you're editing the Wi-Fi card first, proceed. 3. Click Internet Protocol version 4. 4. Click Properties. 5. Go to Advanced settings. 6. Uncheck "Automatic Metric" and enter a value like 10. 7. Click OK. 8. Repeat for Internet Protocol version 6. 9. Click OK to save the settings. 10. Check the properties of your other network card (assuming Ethernet) and repeat steps 3–9, but set the metric higher, e.g., 100. These adjustments should help with bridging issues. Windows usually prefers wired connections for speed. Don't forget to turn off the bridge when you're done to avoid loops.
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oryan25
10-02-2023, 11:38 AM #12

I suggest considering a PC Wi-Fi Card if feasible. Prices range from $25 to $30 online for a solid Intel Wi-Fi 6 model. If you still have an old router available, it might run in "Wireless Client" mode, allowing the router to connect to your Wi-Fi network and function as a bridge between Wi-Fi and Ethernet. Beyond that, I've encountered similar problems before. On Windows, you may need to tweak Interface Metrics so Windows favors your Wi-Fi card over the Ethernet when both are active, and ensure proper traffic routing. To change Interface Metrics: 1. Open "View Network Connections" in the Start Menu. 2. Right-click on a network interface (likely the Wi-Fi one). If you're editing the Wi-Fi card first, proceed. 3. Click Internet Protocol version 4. 4. Click Properties. 5. Go to Advanced settings. 6. Uncheck "Automatic Metric" and enter a value like 10. 7. Click OK. 8. Repeat for Internet Protocol version 6. 9. Click OK to save the settings. 10. Check the properties of your other network card (assuming Ethernet) and repeat steps 3–9, but set the metric higher, e.g., 100. These adjustments should help with bridging issues. Windows usually prefers wired connections for speed. Don't forget to turn off the bridge when you're done to avoid loops.

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