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PetrellaMD
Sep 04, 2020Tutor
How do other pc's see devices on my RO318?
Hello! :-) I have connected my RO318 to an Ethernet Port on a TP-Link Archer C9 Router (which is connected to a C7000v2). I'm wondering why devices that are connected wirelessly to the C9 can't...
- Sep 18, 2020
You can always add a ethernet Gb switch to the back of your C series modem for additional ports. They make 5, 8, 16, 24 and 48 port model switchs. I have a 24 port behind my router.
PetrellaMD wrote:Hi again, and thanks again ... :-D
I've replaced the RO318 with a GigaBit Switch and am able to see all devices that are connected to the intermediate Router (the Archer). Thanks!
I will be making the C7000v2 the primary Router for our location, just as soon as my wife completes the Webinars that she's presenting over the next few weeks (she doesn't want any "hiccups" from modifications to our set-up).
I didn't mention that our (adult) sons use their own printer (HP 7510) that is connected via an old Hawking Print Server that appears to require that the Gateway explicitly be 192.168.1.* ... but ... our C7000 already has all 4 ethernet Ports in use (3 pc's plus the Archer); that's why I feel limited to continuing to use the Archer ... ;-)
I'll report back in a few weeks to let you all know how this turned out. ;-)
Thanks again!!! Mario
FURRYe38
Sep 04, 2020Guru - Experienced User
You have two routers on the same line, actually 3 if you have the C series modem online as a gateway router.
I would remove the RO as it's older and not really needed. Just use connect all your devices to the C series modem router.
Or configure the C series for modem only mode and use your TP-Link router as your main wifi router.
Good Luck.