F5F Stay Refreshed Power Users Networks Port forwarding for server and printer connections.

Port forwarding for server and printer connections.

Port forwarding for server and printer connections.

S
Schnotzi
Junior Member
2
01-12-2016, 04:18 AM
#1
I own two routers at home. One is an Xfinity Modem/Router and the other is an Orbi. The Orbi connects to the Xfinity Router. I'm trying to redirect a server to the Orbi, but it isn't working. I'm unsure if the issue is because another router is in front of the Orbi. Any guidance or advice would be greatly appreciated! Additionally, I have a printer and want to make sure it can connect to both networks. How should I set it up? Which router should it join and where should it be forwarded? Thanks!
S
Schnotzi
01-12-2016, 04:18 AM #1

I own two routers at home. One is an Xfinity Modem/Router and the other is an Orbi. The Orbi connects to the Xfinity Router. I'm trying to redirect a server to the Orbi, but it isn't working. I'm unsure if the issue is because another router is in front of the Orbi. Any guidance or advice would be greatly appreciated! Additionally, I have a printer and want to make sure it can connect to both networks. How should I set it up? Which router should it join and where should it be forwarded? Thanks!

A
azriT10
Junior Member
8
01-12-2016, 09:30 AM
#2
This setup is described as a Double NAT configuration. You should link the server to the main router or swap in a switch to simplify things. Having everything on a single network would make it more convenient. Why do you separate them?
A
azriT10
01-12-2016, 09:30 AM #2

This setup is described as a Double NAT configuration. You should link the server to the main router or swap in a switch to simplify things. Having everything on a single network would make it more convenient. Why do you separate them?

A
alertings
Junior Member
23
01-19-2016, 04:48 AM
#3
It's better to use a VPN service rather than leaving your systems exposed online.
A
alertings
01-19-2016, 04:48 AM #3

It's better to use a VPN service rather than leaving your systems exposed online.

A
Atyrio
Junior Member
49
01-26-2016, 09:20 AM
#4
The layout with a central network doesn’t fit well due to walls and spread-out areas. We opted for an Orbi mesh network to improve connectivity. There’s a furnace and oven between my room and the router, making it hard to get Wi-Fi without a mesh setup. Can someone help make sure the server appears on both networks?
A
Atyrio
01-26-2016, 09:20 AM #4

The layout with a central network doesn’t fit well due to walls and spread-out areas. We opted for an Orbi mesh network to improve connectivity. There’s a furnace and oven between my room and the router, making it hard to get Wi-Fi without a mesh setup. Can someone help make sure the server appears on both networks?

G
gabbylife
Member
228
02-14-2016, 09:06 PM
#5
Choose one network with several access points. Decide if the OBI should act as the primary router or disable the router on the OBI and use it solely as an access point.
G
gabbylife
02-14-2016, 09:06 PM #5

Choose one network with several access points. Decide if the OBI should act as the primary router or disable the router on the OBI and use it solely as an access point.

M
89
02-16-2016, 07:46 PM
#6
Does a double NAT interfere with your setup? It’s unclear if it’s problematic, but you should confirm your router’s behavior. Making your Orbi the primary router isn’t inherently bad, but ensure your network configuration matches your needs.
M
MinecraftMegan
02-16-2016, 07:46 PM #6

Does a double NAT interfere with your setup? It’s unclear if it’s problematic, but you should confirm your router’s behavior. Making your Orbi the primary router isn’t inherently bad, but ensure your network configuration matches your needs.

Z
Zmondy
Senior Member
405
02-16-2016, 08:08 PM
#7
Yes, enable port forwarding. Other services may not support it. Consider using Bridged Mode instead.
Z
Zmondy
02-16-2016, 08:08 PM #7

Yes, enable port forwarding. Other services may not support it. Consider using Bridged Mode instead.