What’s the Function of 'Disable NAT'? (2024)

This Article Applies to:

TL-WDR3500 , TL-WDR3600 , Archer C20i , Archer C5( V1.20 ) , Archer C2( V1 ) , TL-WDR4900 , Archer C50( V1 ) , Archer C7( V1 V2 V3 ) , TL-WDR4300 , Archer C20( V1 )


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1. How to disable NAT?

Step 1 Login the management page of router. Please refer to [FAQ ID:87] , if you don’t know how to login on the management page.

Step 2 Click NAT on the left panel

Step 3 Find the radio button of “Current NAT Status”

2. What’s the function of “Disable NAT”?

If NAT is turned off, the device will work on pure-router mode which can transmit data only. Please DO NOT turn it off unless your ISP supports this mode, otherwise you will lose Internet connection.

Notice:

The default status of NAT is Enabled, so without special demand, please don't select the Disable option.

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