Whether it's a MAC-based or Port-based IP passthrough, learn how to use IP passthrough to utilize your existing router or firewall with Shaw Business SmartWiFi.
Whether it's a MAC-based or Port-based IP passthrough, learn how to use IP passthrough to utilize your existing router or firewall with Shaw Business SmartWiFi.
When to use existing equipment
IP passthrough will split your routing equipment from the main SmartWiFi network and is generally used for secondary networks rather than primary office networks. If you operate multiple networks, setting up IP passthrough will work if your business runs separated or multiple networks for uses like:
- Email, web, and data servers
- Security appliances
- Multiple separate networks If you only have one router but have customized routing settings, the SmartWiFi modem can actually fully replace most singular network router needs. See How to manage your Hitron router settings for more information on using SmartWiFi to replace your existing router.
IP passthrough will split your routing equipment from the main SmartWiFi network and is generally used for secondary networks rather than primary office networks. If you operate multiple networks, setting up IP passthrough will work if your business runs separated or multiple networks for uses like:
- Email, web, and data servers
- Security appliances
- Multiple separate networks If you only have one router but have customized routing settings, the SmartWiFi modem can actually fully replace most singular network router needs. See How to manage your Hitron router settings for more information on using SmartWiFi to replace your existing router.
IP passthrough setup basics
Each plan includes one static IP, with additional static IPs being available for an additional cost and up to a maximum of eight (8) total IPs per plan. Make sure to subscribe to enough IPs for the setup you’ll need.
Each plan includes one static IP, with additional static IPs being available for an additional cost and up to a maximum of eight (8) total IPs per plan. Make sure to subscribe to enough IPs for the setup you’ll need.
MAC-based IP passthrough setup
MAC-based IP passthrough allows specified devices to bypass the internal DHCP and obtain an external public IP address based on the device's MAC address. Note that if you change out your equipment, you'll have a new MAC address, which will need to be updated on your Hitron settings.
- Connect a computer directly to your Hitron modem.
MAC-based IP passthrough allows specified devices to bypass the internal DHCP and obtain an external public IP address based on the device's MAC address. Note that if you change out your equipment, you'll have a new MAC address, which will need to be updated on your Hitron settings.
- Connect a computer directly to your Hitron modem.
Port-based IP passthrough setup
Port-based IP passthrough allows the specified port on the Hitron to bypass the internal DHCP and allows any device connected to the specific port to receive an external public IP.
- Connect a computer directly to your Hitron modem.
- In a browser window, go to the Hitron settings address (default is 192.168.0.1).
- Log in to Hitron settings (username is usually 'cusadmin' and passphrase is listed on the modem).
Port-based IP passthrough allows the specified port on the Hitron to bypass the internal DHCP and allows any device connected to the specific port to receive an external public IP.
- Connect a computer directly to your Hitron modem.
- In a browser window, go to the Hitron settings address (default is 192.168.0.1).
- Log in to Hitron settings (username is usually 'cusadmin' and passphrase is listed on the modem).
Shaw support scope
Shaw phone agents can help make sure you’re able to sign in to your SmartWiFi modem to make the changes you need to our equipment, and direct your through the basics of the IP passthrough feature. All modified settings are best saved and recorded separately for safe keeping. This will prevent any loss of information if something should happen to the SmartWiFi modem. Shaw does not provide on-site IT support and cannot help in the setup, maintenance, or troubleshooting of third party networking equipment.
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