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Better to connect the main Deco to a modem/router with SFP ONT or to a router with external ONT?
Better to connect the main Deco to a modem/router with SFP ONT or to a router with external ONT?
2020-05-10 17:22:32
Model: Deco M9 Plus  
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Which one could be the best configuration between:

 

1) fiber---external ONT---router(WAN port)----DECO (LAN port)

2) fiber---modem/router with SFP ONT---DECO( LAN port) 

 

Is it possible to have a loss of speed or some other problem in the first configuration or it would be the same?

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Re:Better to connect the main Deco to a modem/router with SFP ONT or to a router with external ONT?
2020-05-23 04:03:26

@TC9 I am not sure about your DECO model. I am using M5. M5 is not a powerful router although it is capable enough for normal use. I have a big family with more than 30 devices connected at the same time. I tried using the DECO M5 as a router connected to the ONT, the results are less favourable compared to using it as an AP only.

 

In other words, option 1 is better if your Router has a dedicated WAN port.

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