New guy :3 just got gigabit internet...
New guy :3 just got gigabit internet...
Hey everyone, just checking in. I’ve been working on moving and now have the AT&T internet with gigabit speeds. I was looking at the router settings and realized I need to change some ports... I really wish there was a straightforward way to enable Open Native. Plus, I have a mesh setup because my regular Wi-Fi USB doesn’t support gigabit. Should I add another router for the AT&T modem? Also, are there any routers that let you turn Open Native on by default? My old Netgear model had that feature too.
I can't discuss Open NAT, but I’d rather accept the ports you need for security and access control. You’re free to use any standalone router you prefer—just confirm your AT&T modem supports Bridged Mode (assuming it’s a combo device). If it does include a router and you don’t enable Bridged Mode, you’ll end up with Double NAT and won’t be forwarding traffic.
This technology allows wireless connection via USB. The mesh device you purchased is designed for this purpose. If your concern is simply connecting a router to your modem, it works—but only if the AT&T equipment is experiencing poor Wi-Fi. A better solution would be installing an Access Point, which avoids the need for multiple routers and reduces inefficiency.
You have a Gigabit connection from AT&T, which means you’re using fiber. You can’t swap that device. There are options to turn on a pass-through mode, but it’s uncertain. Right now, the unit works as both a media converter and router, and linking two routers together wouldn’t work as intended. The safest choice is to connect a wireless access point to the AT&T box. For NAT purposes, simply forward the necessary ports.
You can technically get around it, but it’s really challenging from what I’ve experienced—it often feels like a nightmare. Luckily, for pass-through, if the BGW200 is still available (which it is), then using pass-through mode works best. Earlier versions were unstable, and you had to rely on beta firmware to get them to function properly.