Allowing Specific Device on Different Subnet for Guest Wi-Fi Network

Introduction

This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to set up a Guest WiFi network on an Asus GT-BE98 router when your Plex server is running on a Linux box in a subnet (192.168.100.x).

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure that your Plex server is already set up and running on your Linux box, and it is connected to the 192.168.100.x subnet.

Guest WiFi Network Configuration

Follow these steps to configure the Guest WiFi network:

Step 1: Access the Router's Web Interface

Open a web browser and enter the router's IP address (usually 192.168.1.1) in the address bar. Enter the admin username and password when prompted.

Step 2: Create a New Network

Navigate to the Wireless section and click on the Guest Network tab. Click the Create Guest Network button.

Step 3: Configure the Guest Network

Enter a network name (e.g., "GuestWiFi") and choose the 2.4GHz or 5GHz band based on your preference and availability.

Step 4: Set up DHCP

In the DHCP settings, specify the IP address range for the Guest network (e.g., 10.10.10.x). Make sure this range does not overlap with the main network's IP address range.

Step 5: Save and Apply Changes

Click the Apply button to save the changes and make the Guest network active.

Plex Server Access from Guest Network

To access the Plex server from the Guest network, you will need to set up port forwarding for the Plex server on the router. Here's how:

Step 1: Access the Router's Web Interface

Repeat Step 1 from the Guest network.

Step 2: Configure Port Forwarding

Navigate to the Advanced Settings section and click on NAT. Click the Virtual Servers tab and click the Add button.

Step 3: Configure Virtual Server

Enter the required details such as the protocol (TCP or UDP), the external port (e.g., 32400), the internal port (e.g., 32400), and the IP address of the Linux box running the Plex server.

Step 4: Save and Apply Changes

Click the Apply button to save the changes and enable the port forwarding.

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