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giubeca
Apr 05, 2026Aspirant
RS300, firmware 1.0.6.16; Ethernet Settings
I'd like to configure the port aggregation to connect a switch to the port 1 and 2. Following the user manual on page 99, on the page ADVANCED>AdvancedSetup>EthernetSettings the port aggregation is d...
CrimpOn
Apr 06, 2026Guru - Experienced User
The VLAN setting required by the ISP is which type:
- By bridge group?
- By VLAN tag group?
This may be a situation where the only practical solution is to replace the existing gigabit switch that supports port aggregation with a 2.5GB switch. When connected directly to one of the 2.5GB LAN ports, such a switch will provide more aggregate bandwidth than the port aggregation.
StephenB
Apr 06, 2026Guru - Experienced User
CrimpOn wrote:This may be a situation where the only practical solution is to replace the existing gigabit switch that supports port aggregation with a 2.5GB switch
Or just a multigig switch, since there might not be any need for downstream port aggregation.