Network security questions

I did read the hotspot comment, but with broadband and Wi-Fi disabled, I would imagine no hotspot.

I already asked ATT about the modem only - no dice, they don't or won't offer just the modem, I must enable pass-through mode. Less inventory to handle

So, I order the ASUS RT1800 again, yes?

Yes
 
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I recall putting it in pass through was a royal Pain and not intuitive. Sorry

Best to wait till you get your router and have them do it. Once your router gets a WAN ip you can at least control your own network
 
Well, it's definitely the nut across the street.

Now that none of the NVRs are connected to the LAN and he has no access, he decided to reciprocate and install a camera on a 4x4 treated post that he dug a hole for right in front of his front door. It is wireless with 2 solar panels mounted about 3 or 4 feet off the ground. Don't know if it is Wi-Fi or cellular connection.

At least I know now who is making the changes to my equipment. Nothing like showing your hand
 
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I recall putting it in pass through was a royal Pain and not intuitive. Sorry

Best to wait till you get your router and have them do it. Once your router gets a WAN ip you can at least control your own network
I'll figure it out. There are videos and sites out there on how to enable pass-through on the Arris
 
I'll figure it out. There are videos and sites out there on how to enable pass-through on the Arris

Just like there are videos and sites out there on how to purchase and use your own modem (and it is easier than setting their modem into passthru)....

As long as you have their router/modem, he can still be connecting to it. Maybe your Asus will prevent him from then accessing your cams, but he will load his front yard full of wifi cams connected to your internet and bring your system down.

At distance it wouldn't take but a few wifi cams to bring your system to a crawl....
 
Just like there are videos and sites out there on how to purchase and use your own modem (and it is easier than setting their modem into passthru)....

As long as you have their router/modem, he can still be connecting to it. Maybe your Asus will prevent him from then accessing your cams, but he will load his front yard full of wifi cams connected to your internet and bring your system down.

At distance it wouldn't take but a few wifi cams to bring your system to a crawl....
They don't offer a modem only here and finding one that may or may not work is just too much to do atm. Like I said, when I am overwhelmed, I tend to walk away from it and procrastinate finishing the process. Life is too short to get aggravated spending all my time with networks and cameras. Not to mention I have a business to run. I need to take baby steps
 
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Just like there are videos and sites out there on how to purchase and use your own modem (and it is easier than setting their modem into passthru)....

As long as you have their router/modem, he can still be connecting to it. Maybe your Asus will prevent him from then accessing your cams, but he will load his front yard full of wifi cams connected to your internet and bring your system down.

At distance it wouldn't take but a few wifi cams to bring your system to a crawl....
Here's the other thing, how would I know which modem would work for ATT where I live? And don't say call them, because every time I had to call them; I end up talking to someone in a third world country who can only recite answers from a card - absolutely no help
 
Well when that time comes, they have approved modems and directions on their website, and places like Best Buy and others list the approved modems:

Ok, what am I missing here? All the approved modems for DSL are combo modem/routers. The BGW210-700 is the same unit I have here already.

I spent the last hour viewing ATT compatible modems and every one was a Wi-Fi gateway modem/router combo
 
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