Trying to figure out correct DHCP setup with ASUS router

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Fitzgibbon, John

• January 07, 2024 13:18

So I have the new ASUS RT-BE96U. Giving it a try. When I set the network up initially it does give me the option to setup and Auto IP network and leave the DHCP box unchecked therefore removing the ability of the router to distribute private IPs. So after that would I just hook up the Firewalla Gold in between my cable modem and WiFi router and enable DHCP mode? This doesn’t turn the ASUS router into AP mode. You still get all the security features it offers but I’m just confused on how to setup the FWG+ with regards to the router when the router isn’t using DHCP but the FWG is. Thanks for any help.

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  IHaveABigNetwork

  • January 07, 2024 14:41

  I would put the Asus into Access Point or Bridge mode and the FWG into Router mode.

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  Fitzgibbon, John

  • January 07, 2024 14:54

  Thank you. Before anyone else responds, I know the FWG works best in router mode. I’ve used it in router mode and appreciate your opinion. But that’s not what I’m looking for in this scenario.

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  Firewalla

  • January 08, 2024 00:25

  "So after that would I just hook up the Firewalla Gold in between my cable modem and WiFi router and enable DHCP mode? "

  The DHCP mode you mention above is really router mode. (if you put gold in between). If you connect the Gold to your WiFi router, and use DHCP mode, it is this https://help.firewalla.com/hc/en-us/articles/115004304114-Everything-about-Firewalla-DHCP-Mode-

   

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