The Codexorcist

Many internet service providers (ISPs) require you to use their provided router, and in some cases, these routers don’t support bridge mode. This can be frustrating if you want to use your own high-performance router for better speed, security, or customization. A common workaround is to place your second router in the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) of the ISP-provided router. In this guide, I’ll explain how to set up your ISP’s router to work with your own router while minimizing issues. How This Works 1. Setting Up DMZ Mode Since your ISP’s router does not support full bridge mode, we’ll use DMZ to forward all traffic to your second router. This allows your better router to handle most of the network management, firewall, and routing tasks. 2. Dealing with Double NAT What is Double NAT? Your ISP’s router continues to perform NAT (Network Address Translation) for devices connected to it. Your second router will also perform NAT for devices connected to it. This is called double ...