Disable NAT or not? - WDR3600 in Access Point mode

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Disable NAT or not? - WDR3600 in Access Point mode
Disable NAT or not? - WDR3600 in Access Point mode
2020-10-14 14:06:26 - last edited 2020-10-20 12:16:51
Model: TL-WDR3600  
Hardware Version: V1
Firmware Version: 3.14.1 Build 150302 Rel.70490n

I  want the WDR3600 router to act as a wired switch for my wired connections. I have configured my router in "access point'' mode. (wireless radio is off)

 

Setup: Modem - - - Deco (master) - - - WDR3600 AP mode - - - Deco (slave)

 

I have set the LAN IP in the Deco DHCP range and disabled DHCP server. 

 

Do I also need to disable NAT and disable Hardware NAT or not? 

 

Do I need to change any other settings (eg. firewall) to faciliate this? 

 

Thanks

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Re:Disable NAT or not? - WDR3600 in Access Point mode -Solution
2020-10-20 12:16:45 - last edited 2020-10-20 12:16:51

@Larrens 

 

Hello, if you want to change the WDR3600 into an access point, it is suggested to disable the DHCP server manually on the WDR3600 as the below guide (Case 2):

https://www.tp-link.com/support/faq/1384/

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2020-10-20 12:16:45 - last edited 2020-10-20 12:16:51

@Larrens 

 

Hello, if you want to change the WDR3600 into an access point, it is suggested to disable the DHCP server manually on the WDR3600 as the below guide (Case 2):

https://www.tp-link.com/support/faq/1384/

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