Using AC router as Wi-Fi access point AND Gigabit Ethernet switch
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Using AC router as Wi-Fi access point AND Gigabit Ethernet switch
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Hello, I checked TP-Link literature on how to configure an AC router as a Wi-Fi access point for another ISP router (static address out of ISP router DHCP range, disable DHCP, point gateway to main router, several reboots, connect to main router by Ethernet port, etc).
Silly question I couldn't figure out because it may be so obvious that no one states it:
When using the router as an access point in such way, can the rest of Gigabit Ethernet ports be used for nearby devices? I'd connect a desktop PC, a NAS, and a leftover Fast Ethernet switch for some non speed critical devices (say printer and some old computers with Fast Ethernet ports).
Thanks.
PS Whatever the answer, it would be nice to state it in in TP-Link tutorials on using routers as WiFi access points.
Hardware Version :
Firmware Version :
ISP :
Hello, I checked TP-Link literature on how to configure an AC router as a Wi-Fi access point for another ISP router (static address out of ISP router DHCP range, disable DHCP, point gateway to main router, several reboots, connect to main router by Ethernet port, etc).
Silly question I couldn't figure out because it may be so obvious that no one states it:
When using the router as an access point in such way, can the rest of Gigabit Ethernet ports be used for nearby devices? I'd connect a desktop PC, a NAS, and a leftover Fast Ethernet switch for some non speed critical devices (say printer and some old computers with Fast Ethernet ports).
Thanks.
PS Whatever the answer, it would be nice to state it in in TP-Link tutorials on using routers as WiFi access points.