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Seeking Recommendations for a Separate Router/Firewall
I attempted to configure an older firewall/router unit with my T-Mobile gateway and was unable to get my devices to connect to the Internet through via the router. I am open to purchasing a new rout...
Unfortunately, it isn't easy to configure a router behind a T-Mobile gateway. The first problem is that the T-Mobile gateway is the DHCP server on the network and can't be modified or changed. In addition, NAT, VPN and Firewalls are very difficult to configure with the T-Mobile gateway. There are ways to do it, but it isn't straightforward.
Check out Nater Tater on YouTube for some workarounds, but the problem is that T-Mobile doesn't want customers fiddling with settings. They want it to be a simple and fast setup that provides Internet service for the bulk of their customers. Those that need customization are going to have a more difficult time of it unless T-Mobile changes the firmware on the gateway.
