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I'm trying to rent a house where the internet is already included in the rent. However, I can't connect to the router to forward ports for hosting games. I accessed the router through the standard 192.168 IP address, but the screen shows an error. I have physical access to the device. Is there a way to bypass this or another method to set up port forwarding without logging into the router via 192.168? My ISP is Spectrum and the router model is TP-Link Link Archer C7 with AC1750.
Suggest contacting your landlord to check for access or to reset the router to factory settings, which would clear the password. Review any tenant agreement clauses that prohibit modifying the router settings—violating them might be considered a legal issue. In short, reaching out to your landlord is the most sensible choice.
Honestly, it's locked for a reason. Because forwarding ports to the internal network could pose risks for everyone depending on the service. The issue is if they port forward, or allow you to port forward, they might forget to stop the forwarding if you leave the premises, this could cause security issues. There are a couple safer options, you could discuss these options with your landlord if you would like to host games: Use ZeroTier - Zerotier is similar to Hamachi in the sense it creates a virtual LAN and can bypass NAT, so it should work even without port forwarding and will allow you to host private servers with your mates and play like it's on a LAN. This is also safer because random people cannot connect to your server without joining the Zerotier network. I help run a large group of dedicated game servers, and can say attacks have gone up, not necessarily on the game servers, but by attacking services associated with the servers. Tunnel to Another Server outside of your network - this may not be as viable, depending on your resources, but you could rent a small server (Google Cloud Free Tier??) or use a mate's server and tunnel to that server and use that to run your servers. There may be a small network hit depending on the location of the server, but it would be safer that routing through a home router like a TP-Link, which have no IPS, customisable DOS protection or service restriction policies, IP blacklists, etc. Use Port Forwarding as Usual - consult your landlord as stated above. Make sure you do. And if you get permission, forward some ports. I can't say it will be safe, or a good idea. But it would be the best-performing option. If that router supports VLANs, it would be very beneficial creating one to secure your network. If you want any more information don't hesitate to leave a reply. Cheers.
It might work, but check your lease agreement first. There’s no mention of restrictions on personal equipment like a router. Since you’re not seeking anything illegal, it’s reasonable to try. Just be aware your landlord might not be happy about altering the router settings.
I wouldn't connect your own router directly to the ONT/modem. The alternatives I mentioned are more suitable. A better approach would be to use your own router, connect it to the TP-Link device and set up a DMZ between them. This would let you forward ports as needed. The main challenge is we don't fully understand the network setup. I must admit, port forwarding could be problematic depending on your setup. Many residential networks use ISP NAT, which locks public IP addresses and adds security but limits flexibility—especially if you're forwarding ports. It's possible it's part of a private WAN managed by your landlord, though that seems unlikely. My recommendation is to use solutions like Zerotier or Tunneling, which handle this smoothly. If you still need port forwarding, consider getting another router and consult your landlord. I'm unsure about local regulations, but changing routers without permission isn't wise. If your ISP knows you're renting, they might contact the landlord to let them know ports are active, which could be risky. Be cautious and discuss it openly with your landlord. If they're not tech-savvy, always back up configurations before making changes to avoid complications later.
Sure, I'm ready to try your suggestion. Thanks for the support. Regarding zero-tier, my friends should connect properly or they might be using the LAN option instead of the internet if the game supports it.