RT-N66U Setup When Behind Another Router?

[amorak]

Hi guys,

I am on a FIOS-like system here in Canada (Telus Optik) where I need the moca (cable-company supplied) router/modem before the RT-N66U, but I want to use the full router mode and NOT the AP mode. I need some help!

I tried to set the IP to static IP, but the Asus software doesn't let me set the WAN IP = to my cable-company router IP, it gives me an error.

Can anyone help me with teh specifics to set this up?

 

[aaronwt]

If it's like FiOS then you can put the router before or after. I have FiOs and I've run my personal router in front of the FiOS router and also after without any issues in the past.

I do use Ethernet from my ONT though. But even when running behind my router, the FiOS router sent info to the STB when I had one. Although if you are on MoCA for the WAN connection then you would need the Cable company router first. Which for me is not something I would want to be forced to do. When I got FiOS, the only way I would sign up was if I had an Ethenet connection to the ONT. If I had been tied to a MoCA connection then if the router died I would be SOL waiting for a replacement. With an Ethernet connection you have the ability to use your own equipment.