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jakecrew
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Dec 27, 2019
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Install firewall

Should we install an extra firewall on our ISP provided router.

  • jakecrew,

     

    If you will deploy another firewall router behind your existing router provided by your ISP, you will have a Double NAT scenario.  To know more about Double NAT, access the article below: 

     

    What is Double NAT?

     

    To know the ways on how to solve issues (or prevent) Double NAT scenario, access the article below: 

     

    How to fix issues with Double NAT?

     

     

    If ever your concern has been addressed or resolved, I encourage you to mark the appropriate reply as the “Accepted Solution” so others can be confident in benefiting from the solution. The NETGEAR Community looks forward to hearing from you and being a helpful resource in the future!

     

     

    Regards,

     

    DaneA
    NETGEAR Community Team

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    DaneA
    NETGEAR Employee Retired

    jakecrew,

     

    If you will deploy another firewall router behind your existing router provided by your ISP, you will have a Double NAT scenario.  To know more about Double NAT, access the article below: 

     

    What is Double NAT?

     

    To know the ways on how to solve issues (or prevent) Double NAT scenario, access the article below: 

     

    How to fix issues with Double NAT?

     

     

    If ever your concern has been addressed or resolved, I encourage you to mark the appropriate reply as the “Accepted Solution” so others can be confident in benefiting from the solution. The NETGEAR Community looks forward to hearing from you and being a helpful resource in the future!

     

     

    Regards,

     

    DaneA
    NETGEAR Community Team

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