TP-Link8817 + AC56U - why use bridge mode?

[keratos]

I just "plugged and play" my TPlink 8817 and AC56U. They auto setup perfectly and talk to each other. I have internet connection. Out WAN is ADSL2+ but only a megre 3Mbps (we live in rurual countryside!)

The TPlink is operating as a modem/router, DHCP server and has the WAN IP assigned by the ISP using PPPoA/VCMux, and a LAN IP of 192.168.0.1

The Asus has a LAN IP of 192.168.1.1 (different subnet?)

All works fine. Internet speed (speedtest) tops out at 2.99Mpbs - well if you call that fine!

Now, I've read much about operating the TPlink in bridge mode and router obtaining the WAN and doing the DHCP and NAT. I understand how to do this but my question is: Can someone please spell out the specific pros/cons of both configurations, i.e. my current setup and TPlink in bridge mode.

As a starter, I would have thought that my current setup totally hides the ASUS and LAN nodes frrom the internet- they are not accessible due to double NAT? So if I do not need to remote connect then this setup might be a very secure one? This is one of many "pros" but are there others, and what are the "cons".



Thank you

 

[lwizard]

Mainly in bridge mode you can access your router with less limitation.
Also in bridge mode the processing power needed to manage connection is provided by Asus which should be better than TP-Link.

If you don't heavily use P2P, you don't need gaming performances and you can access from WAN everything needed.. you can go on as you are...