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Romano Lara
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Romano Lara
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Hello!

 

For the tech folks :cough: Ross cough: Don

 

I recently changed my network setup, wherein my routers operation mode is set as access point, connected via LAN to my modem. I also chose a smart DHCP in the LAN type setup in the AP so the router's DHCP will not startup. I also checked the modem, it's not handling any DHCP since I also disabled its wireless.

 

Question--do I still need to setup port forwarding to keep vPilot/VRC from timing out ports? I must also mention that when I checked the router configuration page, there are no options for port forwarding, unless I switch to 'Wireless Router' mode. (I'm using TL-WR840N). Or this setup is effectively the same as being connected directly to the router; therefore no need to setup port forwarding, etc.

Romano Lara
vACC Philippines, Manager - Training & Standards
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Ross Carlson
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If you set your router to AP mode, what is doing your routing?

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Romano Lara
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That bit I'm not sure myself. My modem is actually a modem+wifi, but I disable its wireless functions.

 

I can only [Mod - Happy Thoughts]ume that while I'm connected to the AP; the network sees this as if a LAN connection directly to the router as if wired?

 

Sorry, my knowledge on these things is very limited

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Ross Carlson
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What is the brand and model # of your modem?

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Romano Lara
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It's the one provided by our ISP; PROLiNK PRS1841U.

 

I'm currently flying right now...and hopefully no port timeouts.

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Yeah, so that device is your router, and that's where you would set up port forwarding.

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