Using Switch to feed 2 Routers

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Using Switch to feed 2 Routers
Using Switch to feed 2 Routers
2024-02-11 15:18:43 - last edited 2024-02-18 02:16:39
Model: TL-SG105PE  
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Is it possible to connect from my cable modem (bridge mode) to the TL-SG105PE and split the signal to 2 independent routers, and have 2 separate LAN's essentially?

Do the routers need to be in AP or bridge mode? Will the switch assign IP's?

 

Do I need ingress and egress ports in my vlan config or just outgoing.


Routers are AXE75 and WRT3200ACM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks

T

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2024-02-18 02:16:34 - last edited 2024-02-18 02:16:39

Hi @Lastoknow 

Thanks for posting in our business forum.

I don't think this is a generic use. Very unusual. But there were some cases people use it in that way.

If this is your bridge mode router gives you, the IP 192.168.1.137, you can use the switch. Because actually, you are still using the switch as a device in LAN(192.168.1.0/24). So it works.

But if you tell me that you are getting a public IP address, then, the answer is no. You cannot use it. You cannot get a single pub IP to two different routers.

 

Would recommend you get some materials/articles about the NAT. That would be helpful in your understanding in this case.

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2024-02-18 02:16:34 - last edited 2024-02-18 02:16:39

Hi @Lastoknow 

Thanks for posting in our business forum.

I don't think this is a generic use. Very unusual. But there were some cases people use it in that way.

If this is your bridge mode router gives you, the IP 192.168.1.137, you can use the switch. Because actually, you are still using the switch as a device in LAN(192.168.1.0/24). So it works.

But if you tell me that you are getting a public IP address, then, the answer is no. You cannot use it. You cannot get a single pub IP to two different routers.

 

Would recommend you get some materials/articles about the NAT. That would be helpful in your understanding in this case.

Best Regards! If you are new to the forum, please read: Howto - A Guide to Use Forum Effectively. Read Before You Post. Look for a model? Search your model NOW Official and Beta firmware. NEW features! Subscribe for the latest update!Download Beta Here☚ ☛ ★ Configuration Guide ★ ☚ ☛ ★ Knowledge Base ★ ☚ ☛ ★ Troubleshooting ★ ☚ ● Be kind and nice. ● Stay on the topic. ● Post details. ● Search first. ● Please don't take it for granted. ● No email confidentiality should be violated. ● S/N, MAC, and your true public IP should be mosaiced.
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Re:Using Switch to feed 2 Routers
2024-02-23 21:37:10

  @Clive_A 

 

Thanks for the response Clive_A. I kinda expected as much. I'll search out NAT info and review your attachments.

 

T

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