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Port Forwarding and NH20A (Telus Internet Hub)
I got my equipment upgraded last week to include the new NH20A. Really nice piece of hardware. Get the install completed, so grab the admin credentials and get to work configuring it. Proper DDNS cli...
TheCanadianShield Wrote: Where I'd like some help is understanding/rectifying why the port forwarding functions on the NH20A.
Ok, got yeah.... The basis of the bridged mode is to remove any functions from the NH20A device, and allow a direct passthrough of the Telus signal.
Those of us that want to have our own dedicated networking devices this is the best way to accomplish the task.
I for one have a direct connected Telus connection to my Ubiquiti Unifi network consisting of a Unifi router device, a number of Unifi switches, and then wireless AP's and MoCa devices as required to cover my needs.
The setup requires more devices, and hence cost to the individual, however, I can manipulate, port forward, isolate my entire network to my hearts desire.
The NH20A is a great device if you want to only utilize basic functions, however, once you delve into the more structured network topology, you a correct that the internal functions may not accommodate what you may desire.
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TheCanadianShield Wrote:
- I can bridge the NH20A and use my own device for Port Forwarding (which means I lost the 10Gig and MoCA 2.5 ports; big deal in my house)
If you would be so kind to confirm that when you place NH20A in bridged mode that the 10Gbps port no longer functions as a 10Gbps port?
If this is indeed true, what speed are you able to connect at utilizing that port?
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When I say 'lose', the ports themselves still function, but from a NAT/port forwarding perspective, they're on the public side of the internet connection as opposed to being on the private side of my own device. Not helpful.
Where I'd like some help is understanding/rectifying why the port forwarding functions on the NH20A don't seem to be working as expected given the menus are present and the configuration is identical to my outgoing T3200.TheCanadianShield Wrote: Where I'd like some help is understanding/rectifying why the port forwarding functions on the NH20A.
Ok, got yeah.... The basis of the bridged mode is to remove any functions from the NH20A device, and allow a direct passthrough of the Telus signal.
Those of us that want to have our own dedicated networking devices this is the best way to accomplish the task.
I for one have a direct connected Telus connection to my Ubiquiti Unifi network consisting of a Unifi router device, a number of Unifi switches, and then wireless AP's and MoCa devices as required to cover my needs.
The setup requires more devices, and hence cost to the individual, however, I can manipulate, port forward, isolate my entire network to my hearts desire.
The NH20A is a great device if you want to only utilize basic functions, however, once you delve into the more structured network topology, you a correct that the internal functions may not accommodate what you may desire.
If you find this post useful, please give the author a "Solution", or mark as "Kudo", if it solves your problem, thank you very much.
I get that I can spend additional hundreds of dollars to increase network complexity to replicate the basic functionality that's already present (but not working) in my current network with the NH20A.
What I'm looking for is clear, definitive guidance either on:- how to resolve the issue I'm encountering with port forwarding on the NH20A
- Some formal response on why the NH20A is the first telus gateway EVER to have port forwarding administratively disabled as a function.
