Jun 28 2023, 09:29 PM
QUOTE(eclectice @ Jun 28 2023, 09:51 AM)
Unifi provides the D-LINK DPN-FX3060V optical network router for 1 and 2 Gbps plans. I think it employs proprietary firmware developed for Unifi (as has previously occurred with all Unifi routers/modems).
The D-Link DPN-FX3060V optical network or ONR router is a fiber gateway with wireless access that acts as a fiber "modem" (the ONT) and a wireless router in one.
You should get two DPN-FX3060V units to create a mesh network: one as the main mesh router and one as a mesh node. If not, please reconfirm with Unifi.
Double-NAT
You may have heard about single NAT and double NAT. By default, your mesh network is in a single NAT configuration with DPN-FX3060V primary router.
Single NAT and double NAT are two different ways of using Network Address Translation (NAT) to connect multiple devices to the internet.
Single NAT is the most common way to use NAT. In a single NAT configuration, there is one router that performs NAT for all of the devices on the network. This router has a public IP address that is assigned by the internet service provider (ISP). The router then translates the private IP addresses of the devices on the network to the public IP address. This allows the devices on the network to communicate with the internet.
Double NAT occurs when there are two routers that perform NAT. This can happen if you have a router from your ISP and then you add another router to your network. The second router will also perform NAT, which will create a second layer of translation.
You may need to set up a double NAT configuration to use your Asus mesh router (ZenWifi ET12) with the DPN-FX3060V router to extend your wireless network. This is because the Asus router's wireless mesh capabilities and the DPN-FX3060V's wireless mesh technology are incompatible. Unlike the DPN-FX3060V, the Asus router does not support the WIFI EasyMesh standard via its AiMesh technology.
https://www.wi-fi.org/discover-wi-fi/wi-fi-easymesh
https://dongknows.com/asus-aimesh-overview/
While the Unifi FAQ statement is partially true, it may not be entirely accurate. If you have a wireless mesh router from a brand other than Asus that supports EasyMesh, such as the TP-LINK Deco series, you can connect it to the DPN-FX3060V mesh to extend your network coverage without performing any double-NAT configuration. However, it's important to note that the performance of the connected router may be negatively impacted if the EasyMesh implementation in the DPN-FX3060V or TP-LINK Deco is crippled or has limitations. So, you have no choice but to perform a double-NAT configuration.
The steps on how to create a double NAT configuration between an ASUS router and a DPN-FX3060V router via LAN cable:
https://dongknows.com/double-nat-vs-single-nat/
Take note that Double NAT can cause problems with some applications and services, such as gaming and file sharing.
Bridge Mode
Another alternative to double-NAT is bridge mode: setting the primary router (ISP gateway) as a bridge can be an alternative to using double NAT.
In this setup, the primary router acts as a bridge, forwarding all network traffic to the secondary router to handle routing and NAT. This eliminates double NAT issues in gaming, file sharing, and VoIP. With only one NAT device to manage, network setup is simplified, and all devices can access the full internet bandwidth, improving performance.
Since it is really difficult to get a proper user manual for DPN-FX3060V, I can't help you in this regard.
WIFI cert for DPN-FX3060V from WIFI Alliance
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The aforementioned double-NAT and bridge mode enables you to take advantage of certain helpful AiMesh features. If you don't care about that, you may simply configure the Asus router as an access point (AP) or a repeater.
I recommend against using the ET12's 6GHz band as a wireless backhaul in the AiMesh configuration if you have a large home with more than two stories and at least six rooms to cover because it has a shorter range and may not give enough coverage for your needs.
Thanks for this. Is it possible to switch off the Wi-Fi function on the provided router/modem and get the ET12 to handle the wi fi? Also should I just get a second hand ONU online and connect the ET12 to that instead?The D-Link DPN-FX3060V optical network or ONR router is a fiber gateway with wireless access that acts as a fiber "modem" (the ONT) and a wireless router in one.
You should get two DPN-FX3060V units to create a mesh network: one as the main mesh router and one as a mesh node. If not, please reconfirm with Unifi.
Double-NAT
You may have heard about single NAT and double NAT. By default, your mesh network is in a single NAT configuration with DPN-FX3060V primary router.
Single NAT and double NAT are two different ways of using Network Address Translation (NAT) to connect multiple devices to the internet.
Single NAT is the most common way to use NAT. In a single NAT configuration, there is one router that performs NAT for all of the devices on the network. This router has a public IP address that is assigned by the internet service provider (ISP). The router then translates the private IP addresses of the devices on the network to the public IP address. This allows the devices on the network to communicate with the internet.
Double NAT occurs when there are two routers that perform NAT. This can happen if you have a router from your ISP and then you add another router to your network. The second router will also perform NAT, which will create a second layer of translation.
You may need to set up a double NAT configuration to use your Asus mesh router (ZenWifi ET12) with the DPN-FX3060V router to extend your wireless network. This is because the Asus router's wireless mesh capabilities and the DPN-FX3060V's wireless mesh technology are incompatible. Unlike the DPN-FX3060V, the Asus router does not support the WIFI EasyMesh standard via its AiMesh technology.
https://www.wi-fi.org/discover-wi-fi/wi-fi-easymesh
https://dongknows.com/asus-aimesh-overview/
While the Unifi FAQ statement is partially true, it may not be entirely accurate. If you have a wireless mesh router from a brand other than Asus that supports EasyMesh, such as the TP-LINK Deco series, you can connect it to the DPN-FX3060V mesh to extend your network coverage without performing any double-NAT configuration. However, it's important to note that the performance of the connected router may be negatively impacted if the EasyMesh implementation in the DPN-FX3060V or TP-LINK Deco is crippled or has limitations. So, you have no choice but to perform a double-NAT configuration.
The steps on how to create a double NAT configuration between an ASUS router and a DPN-FX3060V router via LAN cable:
https://dongknows.com/double-nat-vs-single-nat/
Take note that Double NAT can cause problems with some applications and services, such as gaming and file sharing.
Bridge Mode
Another alternative to double-NAT is bridge mode: setting the primary router (ISP gateway) as a bridge can be an alternative to using double NAT.
In this setup, the primary router acts as a bridge, forwarding all network traffic to the secondary router to handle routing and NAT. This eliminates double NAT issues in gaming, file sharing, and VoIP. With only one NAT device to manage, network setup is simplified, and all devices can access the full internet bandwidth, improving performance.
Since it is really difficult to get a proper user manual for DPN-FX3060V, I can't help you in this regard.
WIFI cert for DPN-FX3060V from WIFI Alliance
[attachmentid=11471674]
The aforementioned double-NAT and bridge mode enables you to take advantage of certain helpful AiMesh features. If you don't care about that, you may simply configure the Asus router as an access point (AP) or a repeater.
I recommend against using the ET12's 6GHz band as a wireless backhaul in the AiMesh configuration if you have a large home with more than two stories and at least six rooms to cover because it has a shorter range and may not give enough coverage for your needs.
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