Uses for the two ports on a Deco X90
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I have a pair of Deco X90 units, running in "router" operational mode.
On each unit, there are two LAN-ports: 1 Gbps and 2.5 Gbps.
The primary unit is placed where the fiber optics media converter is located, and its 2.5 Gbps LAN port is connected to the WAN.
The secondary unit is placed in my office and is connected (using the 2.5 Gbps port) to a switching hub, creating a wired network in that room.
Questions regarding the primary Deco node:
- Is it in any way configurable which LAN port should be connected to the WAN (the dangerous "outside")?
- Does the unit somehow detect which port is connected to a WAN, and not a LAN?
- What would happen if I moved the WAN cable from the 2.5 Gbps port to the 1 Gbps one?
- Can the other port be used for something?
Questions regarding the secondary Deco node:
- Can both port be used to connect wired units to the LAN?
@TP-Link , thanks for your reply.
So, if I move the wan cable from one ethernet port on the main Deco X90 to the other port on the same Deco, it will autosense this?
From what you said, I assume that this this a valid setup?
Will the Decos also autosense a wired backhaul connection?
Regards
MC
MorganC wrote
@TP-Link , thanks for your reply.
So, if I move the wan cable from one ethernet port on the main Deco X90 to the other port on the same Deco, it will autosense this?
Yes
From what you said, I assume that this this a valid setup?
The following is a valid setup.
Will the Decos also autosense a wired backhaul connection?
Normally, the "Wireless/Ethernet backhaul" refers to the connection between main and satellite Deco nodes.
Once the WAN port is confirmed, the left will be LAN port. In other words, if neither port on the main Deco has been detected as the WAN port, both ports will be recognized as available WAN ports.
Regards
MC
TP-Link wrote
MorganC wrote
@TP-Link , thanks for your reply.
So, if I move the wan cable from one ethernet port on the main Deco X90 to the other port on the same Deco, it will autosense this?
Yes
From what you said, I assume that this this a valid setup?
The following is a valid setup.
Will the Decos also autosense a wired backhaul connection?
Normally, the "Wireless/Ethernet backhaul" refers to the connection between main and satellite Deco nodes.
Once the WAN port is confirmed, the left will be LAN port. In other words, if neither port on the main Deco has been detected as the WAN port, both ports will be recognized as available WAN ports.
Regards
MC
@TP-Link , thanks.
To clarify my wired backhaul question:
Assume I use the wifi backhaul setup in the image above.
Then, I find a way to install a cable through my house, between the two decos.
I connect this cable like so:
Will the Decos then detect that there now is a wired backuhaul available and start using it?
Regards
Morgan