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benjimaub
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05-10-2016, 07:08 PM
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hello, i'm not familiar with all router options for speeds. you have a triple router setup at home, and your modem already has a built-in router that can't be turned off. upstairs you have a D-Link DIR-868L, downstairs a TP-Link Archer C1200, and on your tv you use a SteamLink. i need to understand how to connect your SteamLink to your pc using cat 6. you're unsure about setting any of the routers in bridged mode—anyone have advice? i'd really appreciate it.
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benjimaub
05-10-2016, 07:08 PM #1

hello, i'm not familiar with all router options for speeds. you have a triple router setup at home, and your modem already has a built-in router that can't be turned off. upstairs you have a D-Link DIR-868L, downstairs a TP-Link Archer C1200, and on your tv you use a SteamLink. i need to understand how to connect your SteamLink to your pc using cat 6. you're unsure about setting any of the routers in bridged mode—anyone have advice? i'd really appreciate it.

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PrincessDiva9
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05-11-2016, 02:20 AM
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Initially only modems should connect to bridge mode. Your problem stems from multiple NAT and firewall layers. A simpler solution is to disable firewalls on the other two routers, turn off NAT, and disable DHCP servers on both devices. Link them through their LAN ports—avoid using the WAN port. This configuration will transform DLINK and TPLINK routers into switches with a wireless AP. The ISP modem/router will handle all firewall, NAT, and DHCP functions. However, this arrangement creates a single large network instead of keeping the two routers separate.
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PrincessDiva9
05-11-2016, 02:20 AM #2

Initially only modems should connect to bridge mode. Your problem stems from multiple NAT and firewall layers. A simpler solution is to disable firewalls on the other two routers, turn off NAT, and disable DHCP servers on both devices. Link them through their LAN ports—avoid using the WAN port. This configuration will transform DLINK and TPLINK routers into switches with a wireless AP. The ISP modem/router will handle all firewall, NAT, and DHCP functions. However, this arrangement creates a single large network instead of keeping the two routers separate.

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