I don’t get it—how do I manage the connections at home?
I don’t get it—how do I manage the connections at home?
Determine the steps needed to link your other devices to the Jellyfin server on TrueNAS. You’ll need to connect to the TP-Link router, as it’s required for full device access and for any NAS operations. Ensure consistent network settings across all devices.
These two devices are configured as complete routers, which is generally not advised unless you need separate networks. Home setups typically benefit from one router managing all traffic. Any additional device should function as a wireless access point—most routers let you enable this setting while turning off routing features. This preserves WiFi and network switch access.
The TP-Link device should function solely as an Ethernet switch and WiFi access point, not as a router. Using multiple routers creates interconnected networks, restricting TrueNAS access to only PC2 and the TP-Link's WiFi range. EDIT: Verify both TP-Link and Asus models are configured to avoid router mode. Updated April 30, 2025 by Needfuldoer
They’re likely altering the IP to both the router and NAS. Have you checked the ISP router settings for their present IPs?
I received all the devices through the TP-Link router. It used its own subnet, separate from your ISP router's range. There were no static addresses set, and none that overlapped with other network devices. I suggest renewing the DHCP lease for everything now that the ISP router is the sole router. On Windows you can use ipconfig /release followed by ipconfig /renew, though a reboot might be simpler.
I have restarted the router several times and my PC is now able to return to the router settings. Static IP was added to some devices, including the NAS, through the TP-Link router interface. I'm checking the device list on the Telekom router, but many entries appear and none match the NAS server. I had to use a monitor to see the NAS directly. The IP address changed from 192.168.0.8 to 192.168.1.31, yet it wasn't visible in the Telekom router's device list. If I enter the IP in the browser, I can connect to the NAS through that device. I plan to assign a static IP to this NAS so its address remains consistent and I can test Jellyfin from another router. Updating now.