Router After Shaw Modem Problem

[darklord700]

I have a Shaw Modem with a NAS connected to it. Since I needed more ports, I connected an Asus Router to the Shaw Modem. But now devices connected to Asus Router can't see the NAS connected to the Shaw Modem.

Is there a way to correct this so that devices behind the Asus Router can access the NAS?

If not than I will buy an 8 port router/switch and connect everything to the 8 port router/switch. Thanks.

[GoinAllTheWay]

If you have your NAS connected to your Shaw modem, it's a Shaw modem/router combo. You have 2 routers on the same network which is causing the issue.

You can correct this by contacting shaw and having the "bridge" your modem meaning it's just a modem.

Failing that, just buy a switch like you said and plug everything into that.

[gottabekd]

If your Asus Router has all the ports you need (e.g. 4 ports on the switch plus 1 coming from router), then bridging the router will be your best bet.

This disables all the routing functionality on the modem/router combo (including wireless), and you will connect your Asus router to one of the ports on the modem/router combo. The other ports on the modem/router combo cannot be used for anything.

If that won't work, you may be able to configure your Asus router to act only as a switch, which will do what you want. Without knowing the interface, it is hard to suggest what to look for. You could try googling your Asus router model number and a guide for "disable routing", "disable gateway", "act as switch" or the like.

[Rathji]

You need to disable NAT on the Asus router or bridge the Shaw modem.

Turning off NAT gives you more ports, but will force you to use crappy Shaw wifi. Assuming the asus router doesn't suck, buy a switch, bridge the Shaw router and use the Asus router.

Pretty much what everyone else said

[darklord700]

Thanks guys, looks like buying a switch is the easiest fix for me with my limited networking skills.