Hi all,
Purchased XR500 many years ago but never got time to really look into setting it up, Come to this forum for some advice if possible please
So firstly, I did follow the steps to update the firmware to the beta version, So this is where Im confused lol,
I installed that INTERMEDIARY firmware first.
then I tried this but had firmware was incorrect
So i then upgraded to this version and then reverted to the above 2.3.2.134 RC14
So I did all that, But noticed my firmware say this
Is this correct firmware?/Should I do something different?
Now onto my questions
Firstly, I'm from the UK
1.This is my current setup - VODAFONE Hub (Router) I only have DSL ( So speeds suck) So I have My vodafone router on, and my XR500 router on. Ethernet in yellow port on Vodafone and the other end in the WAN port on XR500 ( I believe this is correct)?
2. VODAFONE ROUTER - VODAFONE doesnt have a bridge option So best option I could do is have disabled WIFI, Enabled DHCP and its 192.168.1.1 - Made a static IP for my XR500 as 192.168.1.3 - Enabled DMZ and put in 192.168.1.3 , IPV6 is enabled and UPNP is disabled.
3. XR500 WAN IP IS 192.168.1.3 , LAN IP IS 10.0.0.1 DHCP is enabled starting 10.0.0.2 - Any devices that I connect are only connected too XR500 - THE IP on those devices are 10.0.0.X (X being a number) and Default gateway 10.0.0.X. UPNP is enabled
So from that list above, Im not sure if its all correct. Internet works fine etc. But if theres something wrong or I am missing, Could someone please point it out for me -
So now I want to go into what I want to use this router for
2 things mainly.
1. Restricting Bandwith to devices other than my 2 PS5'S ( My internet speed isnt the best, My upload is not great and download isnt either, So I want to reduce as much lag as possible Attached photo below
I've then Prioritised the 2 PS5 consoles
Can anyone confirm if I have done this correctly? Or something needing to be changed?
And I also want to use the router for FORTNITE and blocking bad servers and connecting to close ones (Being from UK)
Uploaded photos below
I have then gone onto Geo filter and clicked ' Add device' Choose my Device ' Recommended for my game - Selected fornite and clicked enable filter mode ( Not sure what that does if someone could explain the filter part?)
I also have these options not sure if any are meant to be unticked
And selected the UK
And that's it... That's all I know really, I really am thankful for anyone who can read this and help me with my 2 main points on
1. Is the router setup correct/ And Bandwith Correct.
2.Am I using GEO Filter correct for fortnite
I would like to add, I am looking into getting a new router soon to replace the vodafone so it can be in modem mode only but for now my only option is through DMZ - I'm just not sure if I have set it up correctly in terms of having both routers DHCP turned on and vodafone uses 192.168.1.1 and XR500 using 10.0.0.0
Thanks in advance all -
(One last thing)
If there's anything else I should have ticked/unticked in the advanced settings please let me know
