Help with RKE Net module
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Big_Boss_77
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You should be able to look in a manual for the ports needed or google it. Might even be easier to put into a dmz. Look under the gaming tab on your router and plug in the IP address and make sure it's static on both ends. May also have to put other devices into a static IP as well. Hope this helps, I'll subscribe to the thread just incasen you need more help. I might be new to salt, but IT/networking is my bread and butter 
Big_Boss_77
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What type of internet are you running? Do you have access to the modem or is it a shared hub like at an apartment complex?
Big_Boss_77
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I would start by getting your router/modem specs and getting a feel for all the little tabs it has to offer. You're looking for one called DMZ, it'll either be under gaming or accessibility. Take the mac address of the rke net module (find it under the net scan feature I think it's called) and plug it into the dmz function. That's a very bare bones explanation, but it'll get you a good start.
Big_Boss_77
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On a side note, if your modem is not your router you could be dealing with a "double NAT" problem. Here is a link to how to fix that, again it's just a shotgun approach, may need to work a bit of Google magic to get the specifics of your set up.
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/networking/fixing_double_nat.htm
http://www.practicallynetworked.com/networking/fixing_double_nat.htm
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kourtjestr
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Another good resource for forwarding: http://portforward.com/
Big_Boss_77
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Any luck or did we just compound and complicate the problem for you?
Big_Boss_77
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Ha ha ha remote access is tough with a double nat... best bet is set your router up in a dmz on your modemand go from there
Big_Boss_77
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I don't think it would work simply because remote access is what you're trying to establish with the module. You'll be fine, it's not as hard as it sounds. Get the specs on your modem, and look up how to put devices onto a dmz. Then take your router MAC address or static IP to plug in and that's the first hurdle. Then wash, rinse, repeat with the RKE net module on your router. I believe in teaching men to fish instead of handing them a single fish.
Big_Boss_77
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Correct, access the settings of the comcast router and put either the MAC address or the IP of the wireless router into the dmz. That gives all data a free pass to your router. Then, using the same concept, repeat on your wireless router with preferably the MAC address of the RKE into the DMZ and you should be golden.
Big_Boss_77
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If you can use the MAC address then we don't have to delve into static IP's... that's a whole 'nother animal.
So I cant actually access my comcast router, its an arris tm722 but I cant find anything about DMZ, then i looked into my netgear router into dmz and that isnt in there either.... so where do I go from there or is this just not possible for me? Normally tech stuff is super easy for me this one just has me baffled and I appreciate all the help!
Big_Boss_77
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Give me the EXACT specs on both your modem and router and I'll do some digging for you. It's in there... they just hide them sometimes.
Like is it a 722g or 722g/ct or anything like that?
Like is it a 722g or 722g/ct or anything like that?
