Quote Originally Posted by oj88 View Post
Insist on reconfiguring the PLDT modem/router to "Bridge" mode. Add your own router and you'll then have full control. Don't bother asking for admin control on the PLDT modem/router. It's going to be an uphill battle.

Next, check if you're getting a public IP address. If you don't receive a public IP address, even if you have control of your router, things like port-forwarding or service publishing won't work. This is because PLDT may have put you behind another NAT (or G-NAT). If that's the case, you can still call them up and ask nicely that you want to have a public IP address.
Can't do that as I need PLDT to work as a router downstairs for a home office. I have an old Tomato router for t0rr3nt1ng, nas, and handling most of the wifi connections at the 2nd floor.

I'll keep this in mind if I can get my hands on a new router and mount it somewhere where it can handle all internet traffic.

Thanks.