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Title: Set up IP address translation on the DIR655
Post by: dchou4u on October 18, 2011, 02:49:23 PM

I have 5 static public IP addresses assigned by my ISP. I like to use one of these static public IP addresses to access one of my PCs in my office from the outside. So I like to configure something like:

65.11.22.44 <-> 192.168.1.100

This translation is good for all protocols and all ports. Can someone point me to where I can configure this on the DIR655?

Thanks

Title: Re: Set up IP address translation on the DIR655
Post by: Doctor Doom on October 19, 2011, 08:32:12 AM

You will need a DFL series firewall to accomplish that. A cheaper way would be to connect a switch behind your modem and then connect the computer/server from there (use software firewall) and then connect the rest of your stuff behind your DIR-655 which is also connected to your switch. The main drawback with this route is routing itself between. That computer/server and your local network would have to route back out.

Again if it will be used as a web/FTP server then it's not really a big deal. If you need to be passing data all day long then I would suggest a more robust router and not a home/consumer router.

Title: Re: Set up IP address translation on the DIR655
Post by: Hard Harry on October 19, 2011, 08:48:32 AM

I certianly agree his way is the best way to do it: Modem > Switch > Servers + Router > PCs on local LAN. There  "may" be another way though. I have never played with it, but you could try it and tell us how it goes.

Click here for emulator. (http://support.dlink.com/emulators/dir655/133NA/Routing.html)

You would fill in your static IP info, and set it as WAN. And then set up your computer on the network as static? I have a feeling this won't work, but its worth a try.