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Enabling RAX80 Link Aggregation Break WiFi
I recently upgraded the home network because I am WFH like most everyone else. After running ethernet through my attic (in Texas), dropping the cables through the walls, and configuring two new Netg...
I am having the exact same problem! I have the Netgear CM1200 modem and the Netgear Nighthawk RAX80. I enabled the LACP-IEEE802.3ad on both, running LAN 1 to Port 4 and Lan 2 to Port 5 (running tested Cat7 cables). Says LAG is active... But still no WiFi. Does the WiFi on the RAX80 ONLY work with a connection to the WAN port?? Am I that dumb I'm not getting this? Do I hook Lan 3 on the CM1200 to the WAN on the AX80??? I've been messing with this for the entire night and I'm at my wit's end......
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hotwke Suspect you mix the LAN LAG with the Internet LAG config to conect a cable modem suppoting LAG.
Nighthawk AX8 User Manual p.87, "Get Multi-Gig Internet With Internet Port Aggregation"
"3. Connect the Internet port and Ethernet port 1 on your router to two Ethernet ports on your modem."
- Thank you!! Yes, I was mixing them!! Was so excited to try out the CM1200 and just.... You know. Haha *Smacks forehead*
