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TheGodFatherZ's avatar
Jan 09, 2021

Ac3200 r8000 and link aggregation through firmware

So I was hoping my router supported link aggregation since my new modem does. I was wondering if I were to download the ac4000 firmware, if I'd be able to set it up. The physical connections and appearance are almost identical, but I don't want to destroy my router

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  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User

    the R8000 and the R8000P use different hardware. So don't try using different firmware. (shouldn't work either).

    I wouldn't use link aggregation. Most modems and some router have issues with it. 

    Its been kind of a bust on consumer gear in terms of performance/stability.