The router displays its local IP address in the WAN configuration.
The router displays its local IP address in the WAN configuration.
Hello there, friends. I'm trying to figure out something with my network setup. I have an ISP modem that I've connected to using bridging, which lets me manage my internet connection directly. I use a coaxial cable and am seeing my public IP on the ISP modem's WAN port. My router is also connected via the LAN port, and I'm trying to understand why my ISP modem seems to be handling routing between them. The MAC addresses are correct, but I notice the ISP modem has an IP like 192.168.0.XXX while my router has 192.168.1.XXX. My sensors suggest some routing is happening, but I want to make sure it's only passing the public IP to my router and not assigning a local address. Can you help me confirm if everything is set up properly? Thanks!
Your results are accurate; the IPS modem connects to the public network while your router handles the internal network. It seems you might be missing a DHCP server—check the router settings for this. What ISP do you have, and which router are you planning to use?
For a bridge setup, link all WAN connections together. Remember, every port on your router has a unique MAC address—insert the correct one when entering the WAN interface.