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Using RAX80 as a switch
I'm trying to use my RAX80 as a splitter. I have an NBN box that connects to a modem, that modem connects to several ports in room 1, that connects to room3 and into the RAX80 which has wireless dev...
I would try the RAX in AP Mode and then try the connection. Otherwise, one of these would be recommended:
Thanks for the detailed response, let me clarify some things for you.
michaelkenward wrote:Back to the network.
What sort of NBN? Cable? DSL?
Fibre to the building.
What is this NBN box? What is this modem? Make and model?
I wish I could tell you, all I can see is a serial number and no device model number.
it is often easier to use just one router and then to set up the second router as a wifi access point. Netgear advises this, as does just about every site you will visit.
That is exactly what I'm trying to do. I have the NBN box with 1 working port sending data to a modem-router (TP-LINK) in Room 1 that has no WIFI enabled (broken). That modem-router sends data to 3 CAT6 wall jacks that distribute internet to 2 PCs in different rooms and the RAX80 modem-router in another room, that has 2 devices connected to it's LAN ports and the primary source of WIFI for the apartment.
My problem is when I connect a cable from the ethernet wall jack to the RAX80 WAN port I get no connection. I assume I have to change something here in the RAX80 settings but I've researched and don't understand what I need to do.
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I would try the RAX in AP Mode and then try the connection. Otherwise, one of these would be recommended: