WAN or LAN?

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WAN or LAN?
WAN or LAN?
2025-05-18 13:14:28 - last edited 2025-05-23 13:04:52
Model: Archer AX58  
Hardware Version: V1
Firmware Version: 1.2.4 Build 20240509 rel.64683(4555)

Hi,
I'm seeing contrasting opinions on the web for this and hope somone can guide me.

MODEM >> (WAN Port > AX58) >> (WAN Port > AX58)
MODEM >> (WAN Port > AX58) >> (LAN Port > AX58)

Which of the above is correct?

Thank you!

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Re:WAN or LAN?-Solution
2025-05-18 17:52:23 - last edited 2025-05-22 01:55:32

  @StaffsLebowski 

 

Hi,

 

As far as TP-Link's routers are concerned you should connect them like MODEM >> (WAN Port > AX58) >> (WAN Port > AX58), no matter what operation mode you have chosen for the second AX58.

 

TP-Link's firmware automatically configures the port labelled "WAN" to suit the needs of the designated operation mode. 
 

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Re:WAN or LAN?-Solution
2025-05-19 07:20:51 - last edited 2025-05-22 01:55:29

Hi@StaffsLebowski,

Thank you for contacting our community.

 

If you want a regular level-1 transmission network, refer to the first case.
But if you want to build an Easymesh Ethernet backhaul, refer to the second case. How to Build an Ethernet Backhaul Using Two EasyMesh Routers

 

Best Regards~

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Re:WAN or LAN?-Solution
2025-05-18 17:52:23 - last edited 2025-05-22 01:55:32

  @StaffsLebowski 

 

Hi,

 

As far as TP-Link's routers are concerned you should connect them like MODEM >> (WAN Port > AX58) >> (WAN Port > AX58), no matter what operation mode you have chosen for the second AX58.

 

TP-Link's firmware automatically configures the port labelled "WAN" to suit the needs of the designated operation mode. 
 

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Re:WAN or LAN?-Solution
2025-05-19 07:20:51 - last edited 2025-05-22 01:55:29

Hi@StaffsLebowski,

Thank you for contacting our community.

 

If you want a regular level-1 transmission network, refer to the first case.
But if you want to build an Easymesh Ethernet backhaul, refer to the second case. How to Build an Ethernet Backhaul Using Two EasyMesh Routers

 

Best Regards~

Nice to Meet You in Our TP-Link Community. Check Out the Latest Posts: △Pre-release Firmware for Archer AX50 Introduces New Parental Control Features and Enhancements △Introducing AI QoS: Elevate Your Gaming Experience on the Archer GE800 Gaming Router △Connect TP-Link Archer BE550 to Germany's DS-Lite (Dual Stack Lite) Internet via WAN △Tether KidShield Test Recruitment - Safeguarding Children's Online Experience If you found the post or response helpful, please click Helpful. If an answer solves your problem, click "Recommended Solution" so that others can benefit from it.
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Re:WAN or LAN?
2025-05-21 07:20:45

  @woozle 

Thank you, that's exactly what I needed to know. Have a good day and thanks you for giving your time to reply.

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Re:WAN or LAN?
2025-05-21 07:21:12
Thank you and thanks you for giving your time to reply.
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