Predator Connect W6 Router. When put in bridge mode I lose access to the WAN port

CoreyOli

good morning,

I'm trying to put this thing in bridge mode as I don't want to use it as a router.. However when I do that I lose access to the WAN port and only the LAN ports seem to function..

Anyone find a way to utilize the WAN port when in bridge mode? Kinda sucks losing the port!!

Thanks,

[Edited the thread to add issue detail]

StevenGen

https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/696725/predator-connect-w6-router-when-put-in-bridge-mode-i-lose-access-to-the-wan-port

Yes, you can use your Acer Predator Connect W6 router as a bridge to extend the range of your Wi-Fi and get larger distance coverage around the router, which may also deliver faster speeds and better reliability of the network.

To set up your Predator Connect W6 as a bridge, you can follow the instructions below:

Plug one end of the RJ-45 network cable into your DSL or cable modem and the other end into the Predator Connect W6’s WAN port.

Open an internet browser on your computer and type one of the following into the search bar of your browser:

http://acerconnect.com

192.168.76.1

Enter your admin password. When you login for the first time, you need to use the default admin password that can be found in a sticker on the bottom of the device.

Click on Log in.

Click on the Quick setup tab.

Click on the Next button.

In the WAN section, set the connection mode to Static IP. Then enter the:

IP address

Subnet mask

Default gateway

Primary DNS server Note: The default gateway should be the IP address of the ISP modem/router.

Click on Next and save your settings.

Please note that if you already have a modem/router that was installed by your Internet Service Provider (ISP), instead of replacing your ISP router with your Predator Connect W6, you could set up your Predator Connect W6 router as a bridge. Bridge mode is a network feature, which allows two routers to work together as a bridge router turns into a switch. The bridge-enabled router transfers data and extends its port access to the connected devices. Both routers still share the same Internet Protocol (IP) address, but only one of them will perform NAP processes.