Will the network function effectively?
Will the network function effectively?
You don’t need to connect several routers together. Doing that causes chaining of NAT and many internet-dependent programs dislike it. You must decide which device you’ll use as your router. If you picked the Bitdefender box, make sure to use wireless APs—uncertain if Google Wi-Fi units work in AP mode. Ultimately, you should have just one device handling NAT.
You want a clear explanation of the setup. The Google Wi-Fi acts as the main network, while the Bitdefender device serves as the security barrier.
Devices needing internet access rely on NAT, which functions as a router or gateway.
You need to set everything up correctly from the start. The device handling NAT must connect directly to the modem right away. Your ISP box acts as both a modem and router, the Bit Defender box gives Wi-Fi to several devices (so it also functions as a router), and then you add the Google Wi-Fi router, which is just the NAT device. You’ll have to manually arrange them in the proper sequence: ISP box in bridge mode, Bit Defender in its bridge mode, Google Wi-Fi router as the NAT-only device, and any other devices you want to connect. Because your ISP only gives one IPv4 address, most of the internet uses IPv4. With just one IP and many devices, NAT is necessary. Too many layers make port forwarding extremely difficult, which can block access to certain services. This often means losing Wi-Fi and using only a few Ethernet ports on your modem. The Bit Defender loses its Wi-Fi capabilities and mainly handles security, while the Google router provides both connectivity and firewall protection.