Configuration Guide How to Disable NAT in Controller Mode and Verify its Status
Background:
This post provides a configuration guide on disabling NAT in controller mode and how to verify it after your config.
This Article Applies to:
It requires both adaptations. If you're not on the proper router firmware and controller version, the Disable NAT option is not displayed.
Omada routers with Disable NAT capability.
The controller is required to be V5.15.20.X or above.
Configuration Steps:
1. Log in your Controller.
2. Go to Settings > NAT > Disable NAT.
Default network is 192.168.10.0/24.
Name: specify your rule name.
Interface: choose your WAN.
LAN: LAN port(s) that applies to the rule.
Description: describe your rule.
Status: determines whether the rule is effective.
Verification:
1. Configure the WAN. We use WAN/LAN4 as an example.
2. Configure the PC which is connected to WAN/LAN4(refer as WAN PC in the following context):
3. LAN PC:
4. Ping from the LAN PC to the WAN PC:
5. Wireshark on the WAN PC as the test shows, the disable NAT rule is effective:
Filter syntax:
ip&&icmp
You can now ping 192.168.10.6(LAN PC) from 192.168.100.100(WAN PC).
Note:
1. Configuration steps for Controller mode are similar.
2. Please note that this will involve an adapted firmware, not just a controller update. Firmware development is a complex process, and timelines may change. Therefore, we cannot provide a specific release date at this time. Please stay tuned to future firmware release notes for updates.
3. When introducing a feature like this, we typically apply it uniformly across all models to ensure consistency and a seamless user experience.
However, it's essential to acknowledge that hardware limitations may exist, which might prevent us from adding the feature to certain models. In such cases, we cannot provide individual notifications explaining the reason. Please note that we cannot guarantee the fulfillment of all requests, and we must set clear expectations upfront.
4. Routing may be required for your setup. It depends on your network scheme.
5. If your ping fails, strongly recommend you refer:
Update Log:
Mar 19th, 2024:
Release of the article.
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