Setting up port forwarding is a real headache.
Setting up port forwarding is a real headache.
You have two network layers set up, with ports already opened in one device but still not visible in another. The issue might be related to how port forwarding works or how visibility is being checked. Consider verifying the forwarding rules and ensuring the correct ports are mapped, especially if you're using a web interface for testing.
I left the source IP empty, so it should remain accessible. This setup is for covert operations, meaning there’s no fixed host IP to route through. Forwarding between routers could be useful.
When left empty, it won't function properly. On the bell device, set your Asus as the DMZ and then apply UPnP on your internal network to open ports dynamically for covert operations.
Back then, accessing a port directly using the computer's IP was simpler. A Minecraft server would require entering the IPs of every device joining, rather than just the connecting machine's address. You might have assumed leaving the IP field empty allowed flexibility, though I left it blank to accommodate any possible source or destination.
These times remain, unless you take unconventional steps and deal with two routers creating a double-NAT setup.
It's a matter of the bell fibre connection... you definitely need their router but you require a lot of power to reach where I need it. That’s why I’m using two routers. I also believe disabling their built-in router isn’t feasible and I’m unsure they can manage a network with 40 to 60 devices.
No, I haven't checked for bridge mode availability. Would you like me to look it up for you?
Taking into account the bell modem manages all the TVs and similar devices, I doubt I can connect them. I placed the primary router in a DMZ to keep it separate from the bell modem.
This information isn't important for the current discussion. The link provided discusses bypassing a hub using a router.