Cannot get to my AC3Pro via web

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morpheus1969

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Ever since Verizon forced me to use their router for my HDTV, I can no longer access my AC3Pro:mad2:. I only use the Fios Router as Internet access. I carry the signal from that to my Apple Time Capsule which handles the routing on my home network. I have a dyndns.org account established, but it will only point to the verizon login window. I have attempted prot forwarding from the verizon router to the time capsule, but it will not accept the IP address... Can anyone advise.

Thanks...
 
Your best bet will be to shift all routing to the VZ ActionTec router, and put the TC into bridge mode.
 
Thanks guys... I would rather not use the actiontec as my wireless router as it is only wireless G, and my TC is 'N'

Also, my household is Mac specific. multiple apple tvs, and multiple apple computers.

I know it is possible to port forward through multiple routers, I just cannot seem to get the actiontec to accept the ip addresses?
 
morpheus1969 said:
I know it is possible to port forward through multiple routers, I just cannot seem to get the actiontec to accept the ip addresses?
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Yes, it is possible. However, it is not recommended. For one, it's a major PITA. And there are several networking mechanisms & technologies that will not work with daisy-chained NAT routers... some gaming, IPSec VPN, etc. will break or suffer severely degraded performance.
 
Pardon my confusion, but if I shut off the wi-fi in the actiontec, I will not be able to achieve what you have suggested. my network set up is as follows:

internet => (actiontec) => (timecapsule) => all devices

by all devices, 1-airport express(wireless); 2-apple tv(wireless);1-imac(ethernet); slingbox (ethernet); 1-macbookpro(wireless); iphone(wireless); 1-dell laptop(wireless); 1-gateway laptop(wireless)

the wireless airport express is connected via ethernet to my AC3 Pro

My network works fine internally, I can see my AC3 without a hitch. I just cannot access from outside of my network.

I have multiple video game consoles, but presently do not have any connected to the internet, so that is not a concern at this time.

Thanks
 
very important item I left off... no, it is connected via ethernet

westell has both coax and rj45 connected from the ONT mounted outside; rj45 from it to my TC. TC ethernet to the few devices mentioned previously, and wireless to all others.

sorry for the confusion. hopefully its clear as mud now
 
Now I'm confused. If you are not using WiFi for the link between the FIOS router and the TC, and your other wireless devices are using the 'N' wireless provided by the TC, then how would shutting off WiFi in the Westell have any adverse effect?
 
morpheus1969 said:
I was stating that as your first suggestion was to allow all routing to be done via the VZ router.
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Ok... I'm with you now. I do networks professionally, and was thinking in specifics. A wireless router is essentially two devices integrated into one chassis... the router/firewall, and the wireless access point. They can be treated as separate entities to a great extent, and that's the way I was thinking. You can in fact disable the wireless subsystem on most (if not all) consumer-grade/SOHO routers without affecting wired router capabilities.
 
Understood. Where my dilemma comes into play, is attempting to remove the Verizon router from the config. Its only purpose in life (percieved) is for my HDTV. Prior to HDTV, I had Fios, and was direct connecting my TimeCapsule to the ONT. At this time I was able to use port forwarding within the TC to access my AC3Pro.

Now that I have the addition of the Verizon router, I cannot seem to get passed it. I have even thought of using the Verizon router strictly for the coax from the ONT to the STb's, and direct connecting the RJ45 to my TC??? Not sure if any other TV data goes across the RJ45??? Hypothetically, it would solve my problem, just depends on what other problems it may cause???
 
morpheus1969 said:
Not sure if any other TV data goes across the RJ45??? Hypothetically, it would solve my problem, just depends on what other problems it may cause???
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Yes... On-Screen Program Guide, VoD, and MediaShare DVR functions may be impacted. There is a solution to make your TC the primary router, and put the FIOS router behind it (basically what you are thinking) - documented here for the ActionTek routers... not sure if it will work with a Westell.

IME, most people in your situation do what I originally suggested... kill WiFi in the VZ FIOS (or ATT U-Verse) router & run the TC in bridge mode, as it's a relatively easy solution.
 
morpheus1969 said:
I have assisted with network designs in the past, but never delved into the nuts and bolts of large configs...
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Been doing it for >20 years... military/DoD, the Internet (even before it was called the Internet with a capital 'I'), telecom/carrier, and lately, infrastructure consulting to hospitals. Frankly, SOHO networking gives me fits... limited capabilities, horrible documentation, poor multi-vendor compatibility, yada yada yada.
 
If I kill wifi in the VZ router, and run the TC in bridged mode, since my tank in accessed via wifi, would I still not be in the same predicament? Pardon my naivety with bridged mode, but I have little experience with it.
 
The Verizon FIOS TV data traffic (VOD, guide data, multi-room viewing etc) goes over MOCA which is network-over-cable and runs on top of the RF cable.
 
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