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I’m not an expert in IT or networks. When I am using a GL-iNet device (Beryl/SlateAX), I hope it will be a shield to connect my mobile workplace (and in the RV temporary living place) as secure as possible.
I know, some times I ‘just need a WLAN-LAN bridge’. Than I would not think of the beryl. It is much too powerful (and needs power) for just that task.
All the beauty needs to be disabled just to be a dumb device. This is maybe possible with a PC or Laptop. But could be very time consuming for embedded devices. for example in the QA-checks or while troubleshooting.

Do you know the movie ‘apollo 13’ with Tom Hanks? There is a scene, where they put a bunch of supplies on the table to make the round air filter fit into the cubic one.
If I am in space and have only my Beryl with me and need to bridge the communication from the space ship to the landing pod, I would start with:

  • Open LuCI Web interface
  • Open ‘Network - Interfaces’
  • Go to the ‘lan-br’ and click ‘Edit’
  • Make sure DHCP is off

Done in less than 2 minutes. Maybe 15-30 Minutes to check the right parameters the first time.

If you’d like to share what scripts you are using, maybe one or another here has a idea to upgrade them or optimize them.