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TechMiner's avatar
TechMiner
Aspirant
Jan 20, 2023

Nighthawk CAX80 VLAN Compatability

Hello all!

 

Thank you first of all for any help offered.

 

I want to connect the CAX80 WAN port directly to a VLAN port on a Cisco switch. 

What I'm trying to do is connect a WAN port from a Modem to the CAX80 that is on a different floor through the switch.

 

Modem_WAN ==> Cisco Switch_VLAN_Port1 ==> CAX80_WAN 

 

Thanks again!

TechMiner

3 Replies

  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Jan 20, 2023

    The CAX80 doesn't have a ethernet WAN port. The CAX80 requires the use of the RG6 cable coax signal connection for it to work. 

    • TechMiner's avatar
      TechMiner
      Aspirant
      Jan 20, 2023

      Wow,

      Thank you for this amazingly quick reply FURRYe38!

       

      So the LAN (Multi-Gig 2.5/1G) is used for what sir?

       

      TechMiner.

      • plemans's avatar
        plemans
        Guru - Experienced User
        Jan 20, 2023

        Just for that,  a LAN port. 

        The CAX80 needs a coaxial input or it goes into a boot loop. 

        If you already have services coming in, you don't need a modem/router combo device. You just need a router.