pfSense Open NAT

[PlenumRated]

Hello, I am using a WatchGuard x500 as a pfSense router. I have that device behind a ATT NVG599 I think it's called. I want to get an Open or Moderate Nat for games and other ports. When I try to port forward both, nothing changes. I have tried disabling all outbound NAT rules and when I do that some internet services stop working. I have heard of bridge mode on the ATT combo unit but DirecTV is plugged into the ATT and I don't want to run another cable back to my switches.

 

Thanks,

 

Matthew

[brwainer]

As long as the NVG599 is in Router mode (not bridge mode) then you have to forward your ports twice - once from the NVG599  to the PFSense router, and again from the PFSense router to the devices. This is because in router mode the NVG599 is also running NAT.