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how to connect a pc behind a router to nas that is on main cable modem?

Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2016 11:49 am
by dadach
So, my cable modem is giving out addresses 192.168.0...., it gave mikrotik router 192.168.0.11. mikrotik is using its own DHCP and giving addresses 192.168.88.1-.... I am trying to connect to NAS that is on 192.168.0.14. I can see it in the browser and ping it from my computer on 88. network, but I cannot map the drive or see it in the network. What would be the easiest way to configure this network so I can access the shares from my computer behind the network. thanks!

Re: how to connect a pc behind a router to nas that is on main cable modem?

Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2016 4:02 pm
by Rudios
Make only 1 network segment and connect directly to the NAS,
Why you put the MikroTik in between with routing (and probably also NAT)?

Re: how to connect a pc behind a router to nas that is on main cable modem?

Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2016 4:39 pm
by dadach
it was a leftover from my old network where mikrotik was dialing the pppoe connection to adsl modem. now i just switched it to dhcp and let the cable router give me ip, and the rest is unchanged. i wanna know what would be the best way to connect it so all are on the same dhcp. also cable router is 1gbit, and mikrotik 100mbit, but i need it for USA VPN IP access, so i keep some stuff behind it. i might just buy RB260GS and put everything behind it again...

Re: how to connect a pc behind a router to nas that is on main cable modem?

Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2016 4:43 pm
by Rudios
Just disable all DHCP stuff on the routerboard and add all ports to the same bridge.
If bridging all ports, it is just like a switch.
Give the MikroTik an IP address for management only (in the 192.168.0.x segment)

Re: how to connect a pc behind a router to nas that is on main cable modem?

Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2016 7:46 pm
by dadach
ok, i need a rule that will enable my pc on 0.12 to talk to nas on 88.27

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thanks!

Re: how to connect a pc behind a router to nas that is on main cable modem?

Posted: Mon Nov 14, 2016 8:01 am
by Rudios
I still would suggest my earlier solution.
Bridge all ports on the MikroTik and let the DCHP on your cable modem assign addresses to your NASs (or put static if needed)