Use modem as a router and encounter IP issues
Use modem as a router and encounter IP issues
I have a unique situation. I own an Asus DSL-N66U modem/router, which I plan to use solely as a router. So far, my steps were: 1. Link the internet cable from the wall to the Ethernet WAN port 2. Configure wireless normally via 192.168.1.1 (internet remains inaccessible) 3. Turn off DHCP in the router's LAN settings (internet still unavailable) 4. Swap the Ethernet WAN cable for a standard LAN port 5. Internet functions properly but the default gateway shifts from 192.168.1.1 to something else 176.xx.xxx.x My internet works fine, yet I can't access router configuration anymore. I've tried assigning different IP addresses, but they still revert to 176.xx etc. After switching back to the Ethernet WAN port, I still lose access. My concern is: Can I set this up so the router connects normally through the default gateway?
Ensure the ISP line connects to the modem, then set up the router. The WAN port should display your public IP, while the LAN ports will show the router’s web interface. Some VDSL devices disable DHCP by default, so assign a static IP address manually.
This process connects the WAN side, ensuring only one host receives a public IP inside. You need a WAN configuration to specify the correct port for internet access, ideally switching it away from the DSL option and selecting Cable/Fiber or WAN instead.
You’re getting a public IP address, which means you should set up NAT. Plug your internet cable into the Ethernet port and turn on DHCP so your device gets an assigned IP. If your computer gets a different one, you’ll need to assign it a static IP that matches the router’s range to access it.