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ZTE MC8020 Issues

ohlalayeah

Casual Member
I have changed a CPE router recently which is ZTE MC8020 connected to the internet via 5G network and then it is connected to my main router via ethernet cable and my main router dispatches internet signals to my devices (see below network diagram).

Question1: There are 4 modes can be chosen in MC8020 (1. Bridge; 2. Cable Broadband mode; 3. Wireless Broadband mode; 4. Auto). Which mode should I choose? (currently I am choosing Bridge)

Question2: Some of my devices are required to access outside my home network and thus I have setup port forwarding services in my main router. All services worked when I used another brand/model of CPE router but it became malfunctioning after using MC8020. Anyone can help please?

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Assuming there is some similarity between MC8020 and MC8010, the following notes may be helpful:
When switching to Bridge mode in the 5G CPE web page, you need to
select the LAN port that the router is connected to.

In Bridge mode, you cannot connect to the Smart Hub through Wi-Fi or
the remaining LAN port to access the Internet. Connect to the remaining
LAN port to access the 5G CPE web page for device configuration.
 
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Ideally you'll want bridge mode so the WAN IP is presented directly to the router WAN interface which avoids double-NAT. If your port forward/external access is no longer working and assuming you're using the same SIM (can only guess Three with 3internet APN as this is the only provider I'm aware of that gives a routable public IP) then it's likely that the ZTE is not in bridge mode.
 
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