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Connection drops/connection timeouts with Netgear FVS381N
Hi, Just recently I've switch ISP (to a cable provider), and in doing so my infrastructure changed accordingly. Now I've got a cable modem (technicolor TC7200U) linking my LAN to the big wide wor...
Hi Sil68,
The reason for this is because you have a Double NAT scenario since you have two routers cascaded. You may want to consider the recommended network setup that I have mentioned recently on one of my responses to you wherein the Public WAN IP Address should be registered to the firewall which is the FVS318N. Thus, making it the main router.
Regards,
DaneA
NETGEAR Community Team
Hi DaneA,
I've tried to de-activate NAT on the FVS318N--just out of sheer curiosity--, but I coudln't notice and difference.
As for configuring the TC7200U in CM mode only, albeit it is outlined in the user manual how to accomplish this, the admin UI of my modem is lacking this feature (at least I failed spotting it in there).
Regards,
Sil68
Hi DaneA,
Yes, indeed, that has been the case, de-activating NAT by switching to classical routing.
I'm afraid the cable company is not very supportive with regards to device re-configuration, that's why they've limited the feature set in the admin ui.
Regards,
Sil68
Hi Sil68,
In Classical Routing, you will need to use static Public IP Addresses for each device in your LAN such as PCs.
It is sad to know that your ISP is not that cooperative about their client's concerns.
Regards,
DaneA
NETGEAR Community Team
Hi DaneA,
Indeed it is. :(
Theoretically I've got the power of 75Mbps at my fingers....
...as said, theoretically.
...not to mention all the hassle because of dropped connections and so forth
Regards,
Sil68
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