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Connecting a RAX120 to the modem via ethernet switch
I had posted this question in, it appears, the wrong forum. It was suggested that I move it here. I need to move my router and a couple of router connected devices to a shelf some distance away. ...
Thanks to all who replied with various solutions to my issue. In the end, I decided to try the powerline device. I'm not in a high interference area and power is rather stable so went that way for now. I've been up and running for about a week now with no issues that I've noticed.
That said, I'll keep the EdgeRouter X/DMZ configuration in mind if this doesn't work out in the long run.
My bad, posted wrong info.
It is if thats the only device connected to the switches. Nothing else can be connected to the switches. It would not be recommended.
Optimal configuration should be:
Internet Modem --> Router internet port --> Ethernet Switch
FURRYe38 wrote:
If you mean wireless bridge, I believe so.
Check the user manual for these options. Most RAX routers have AP mode at least. The last RAX80 I had also supported wireless bridge mode.
Thanks for the responses. This is basically what I concluded. I think I'm stuck then.
got an old gigabit router sitting around?
I've went modem---->old router (wifi disabled)---->switches/devices-----Router (in AP mode)
I've done this more than 1 time in homes that have to have the modem in a location not optimal for a wireless router but needing switches/ethernet connections there.
I'm going to try an Ethernet Bridge like this. I'm thinking I can hard wire (on the one Cat 5 I have) the router to the modem and then use the bridge for the other connected devices so something like
RAX120 --> Cable --> Modem and on one of the available router ports
RAX120 Port out --> Bridge --> remote switch --> NetworkSeems like that should work but I'll report back.
I recommend using at least CAT6 cabling.
