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ShadowTD · 13-08-2012, 15:00

Hi Sam.

What you're currently doing is basically 'cascading' two routers (the 'double-nat' that qas refers to). Whilst this might be working on the surface, it can cause real problems if you're using Skype or Xbox Live and is generally just bad practice for networking.

If you want to use your TP-Link as the router (and checking the link it's a quality bit of kit!) you should put your Superhub in to modem mode and connect port 1 of the SH to the WAN port on the TP-Link. All other hardwired devices should be connected to the TP-Link. Effectively, you're turning off the router in the SH and just using the modem.

Hope this makes sense!

13-08-2012, 15:00	#6
ShadowTD Inactive Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Loughborough (Langley) Services: 200Mb & SH2ac Posts: 823	Re: Real advantage(s) of 'Modem Only' mode? Hi Sam. What you're currently doing is basically 'cascading' two routers (the 'double-nat' that qas refers to). Whilst this might be working on the surface, it can cause real problems if you're using Skype or Xbox Live and is generally just bad practice for networking. If you want to use your TP-Link as the router (and checking the link it's a quality bit of kit!) you should put your Superhub in to modem mode and connect port 1 of the SH to the WAN port on the TP-Link. All other hardwired devices should be connected to the TP-Link. Effectively, you're turning off the router in the SH and just using the modem. Hope this makes sense!