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djinn13
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Mar 11, 2020
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using GS108Tv2 to trunk MB8600 and connect ac1750 to switch

i just want to know if this is possible and or a smart config

B8600 trunked with GS108t then connect AC1750 to the switch. have lan behind the router.

 

I would have nothing else between the switch and the modem

 

thanks folks

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  • schumaku's avatar
    schumaku
    Guru - Experienced User

    Based on the Motorola MB8600 Ultra Fast DOCSIS 3.1 Cable Modem information, this is a pure modem (double check with your ISP if they don't have some special NAT router config on it just in case). To connect multiple devices (computer, switch, WiFi access point, mobiles, ...) you need to add a NAT router - if your ISP contract does bring more bandwidth than 1000 Mbit/s (1 Gb/s) the modem has "hidden" ports allowing to connect to a router supporting port aggregation on the WAN/Internet side.

    • djinn13's avatar
      djinn13
      Aspirant

      i guess my real question is do you see any conflicts with set up?

      • schumaku's avatar
        schumaku
        Guru - Experienced User

        Without a NAT router issues are predictable as most ISP only assign one IP address - intended to run one single device, typically one computer or a router. Any other devices won't be able to access the Internet.

  • schumaku's avatar
    schumaku
    Guru - Experienced User

    djinn13 wrote:

    B8600 trunked with GS108t then connect AC1750 to the switch. have lan behind the router.


    Sorry, must have missed this router. Creating a trunk / aggregation between the modem and a Gigabit switch does not make any sense - because the router will be connected as a single GbE device only.

    The set-up could make sense if using a router supporting a MultiGig or 10GbE WAN/Internet port, and a switch also supporting a MultiGig/GbE to provide the additional bandwidth.