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aless
Aug 11, 2017Aspirant
Netgear R6800 VPN broadcast network
Hello, Is it possible to set up VPN servis to me same IP address as my home network (i.e 192.168.1.x), right now I get IP from different network (192.168.2.x)? I need this for broadcasting servi...
- Aug 15, 2017
I have never seen any directed broadcast forwarding options on consumer grade routers. It has long been a best practice for routers to drop directed broadcast due to concerns about DoS attacks.
aless
Aug 15, 2017Aspirant
Thanks for the info. I use android (so TUN is my only option) - there is probably no broadcast forwarding options on my router to solve my issue?
TheEther
Aug 15, 2017Guru
I have never seen any directed broadcast forwarding options on consumer grade routers. It has long been a best practice for routers to drop directed broadcast due to concerns about DoS attacks.