Should I Change From Router Mode to Something Else?

[mykdrocks]

In doing some research, I've read confilcitng reports as to what is the best mode to run my VPN router in (using Merlin on a seconardry VPN router). By default, it sets itself to Wireless Router Mode. I've heard some say Gateway mode is preferred, but don't see that as an option. The other three are Repeater Mode, Access Point and Media Bridge.

My setup is device > VPN router (with Merlin and VPN service) > home wi-fi router (with cable modem from ISP).

I also should note I'm ONLY connecting via ethernet cables, and have disabled any wi-fi functionality (as that's not needed, and don't want the radio button broadcasting any wi-fi from my VPN router). What's the best, most secure method to ensure my VPN router (with kill switch) does its job most reliably? Is the default router mode the best option for that?

 

[ColinTaylor]

Router mode is the only mode in which the VPN client will run. The option is not present in the other modes. There is no such thing as "Gateway mode" on Asus routers.

 

[bennor]

By default, it sets itself to Wireless Router Mode. I've heard some say Gateway mode is preferred, but don't see that as an option. The other three are Repeater Mode, Access Point and Media Bridge.

What Asus router do you have? What firmware version is it running? Never heard of "Gateway Mode" as an Administration - Operation Mode. Like already indicated VPN client is, as far as I understand it, only available in router.

 

[L&LD]

So you've disabled WiFi on both the ISP-supplied hardware and the Asus router (btw, which model are we talking about here)?

Are you able to put your ISP-supplied hardware in Bridge (bypass) mode?

Is your VPN working correctly now? The Asus router has a public IP?

 

[jerry6]

you have to put the isp modem router in bridge mode plug an ethernet cable fromwan port on Asus router to lan port on isp router then set up Asus router to handle wifi and set up the VPN SECTION on ROUTER

 

[Nadergg]

you have to put the isp modem router in bridge mode plug an ethernet cable fromwan port on Asus router to lan port on isp router then set up Asus router to handle wifi and set up the VPN SECTION on ROUTER

I got it that way, but it has double NAT, is that ok?

 

[ducky124]

I got it that way, but it has double NAT, is that ok?

Your isp router is not in bridge mode or you are plugged int to wrong port if you have a double nat. Make sure you are using the proper port on the isp modem/router.

 

[Nadergg]

Your isp router is not in bridge mode or you are plugged int to wrong port if you have a double nat. Make sure you are using the proper port on the isp modem/router.

As far as I know my router is in bridge mode:

The ISP modem/router's LAN port is connected to Asus WAN port.

 

[bennor]

As far as I know my router is in bridge mode:

What is the make/model of the ISP router/gateway? (If you haven't already posted it.)
There could be more settings that have to be adjusted to get the Asus router to work properly and not be double NAT'd behind the ISP router/gateway.

Certain ISP routers or gateways, while it may have an option to be set to "bridge" mode, actually are not in true "bridge" mode. In some cases the ISP themselves may have their router/gateway firmware modified to prevent "bridge" mode. Depending on the ISP equipment one may have to put the Asus router into the ISP router/gateway's "DMZ" zone to get the Asus router to pull a proper WAN IP address and not be double NAT'd.

 

[Nadergg]

What is the make/model of the ISP router/gateway? (If you haven't already posted it.)
There could be more settings that have to be adjusted to get the Asus router to work properly and not be double NAT'd behind the ISP router/gateway.

Certain ISP routers or gateways, while it may have an option to be set to "bridge" mode, actually are not in true "bridge" mode. In some cases the ISP themselves may have their router/gateway firmware modified to prevent "bridge" mode. Depending on the ISP equipment one may have to put the Asus router into the ISP router/gateway's "DMZ" zone to get the Asus router to pull a proper WAN IP address and not be double NAT'd.

Hey Bennor,

Sorry for the late answer I wasn't aware you had replied!

Sorry could you help me understand exactly what am I looking for? Is it the IPv4 Gateway?

The model of the ISP router says ONT DUAL BAND 9762v1, not sure if that's the correct answer. I appreciate you still trying to help me