Acer Connect X6E bridge mode-want to use it as a 5G device but I only want to bring in Internet.

Freber

Hi!
We have brand new Acer Connect X6E and I want to use it as a 5G device, but I only want to bring in Internet through it and then relay it to another internal firewall.

So how do I put it in bridge mode?

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Sharanji

@Freber

To use your Acer Connect X6E as a 5G device and only bring in internet, you'll need to configure it in bridge mode also known as "passthrough" or "router" mode) and then connect it to your existing router/firewall.

Here's a breakdown of the process:
Access the X6E's Web Interface:
Connect to the X6E's Wi-Fi network or use an Ethernet cable.
Open a web browser and go to the X6E's IP address (usually 192.168.76.1 or 192.168.1.1).
Log in with the default username and password (usually found on a sticker on the device)

Configure Bridge Mode: How to Use Your Predator Connect W6 as a Bridge

Connect the X6E to your existing router/firewall's LAN port using an Ethernet cable. Ensure that your devices connected to your existing router/firewall have internet access.

You can find more information in Acer Connect X6E 5G CPE user manual

Freber

https://community.acer.com/en/discussion/comment/1334783#Comment_1334783

But I dont understand, what does a static IP have to do with bridge mode?

We dont have static IP even.

billsey

Because the Connect X6E is a dual WAN device, it needs some way to decide which internet connection to use, in order to pass that data to your local network. That means it has to have NAT enabled between both the WAN ports and your local network, so doesn't support bridge mode. Instead, just use a NAT that doesn't conflict with your local network. So, you might set the NAT for DHCP on the 5G side and a static address of (for instance) 10.10.2.254/24 on the Ethernet side, with the DHCP server enabled and your normal router configured for DHCP WAN getting an address of something like 10.10.2.2 from the X6E. If you are doing port forwarding, just set the DMZ to your normal router and everything will get forwarded through.