Deco XE 75 Pro Ethernet Backhaul
Hi
Just bought new triple Deco XE75 Pro and have got it running as follows: -
Cable Modem -> Ethernet 1Gbps Port main Deco (Router Mode) -> 2nd Ethernet 1Gpps Port of main Deco -> TP-Link TL-SG108S Switch. The 2 other satellite decos are connected to the latter switch using Ethernet cables from 1Gbps ports respectively.
All decos were set up using Wi-Fi only initially then moved to final locations. One in a garden room 20m away and the other 8m away. I then connected using Ethernet cables as above.
Using a Wi-Fi speed checker I'm getting speeds in all areas varying from 300 to 800Mbps.
The Deco map is showing the icons to indicate that they are connected by Ethernet.
In WI-FI settings it is reporting 6Ghz Network is using Wi-Fi for dedicated Backhaul.
Questions I have are: -
1. Since I used an approved switch shouldn't this be reporting Ethernet Backhaul?
2. If the Ethernet Backhaul is not being used, then what are the Ethernet icons in the Deco plan indicating and doing?
3. There are just two of us in the house with a couple of Wi-Fi 6 capable iphones and a Firestick wifi6. At what point would you not want a totally dedicated Backhaul.
I also tried swapping Ethernet cables as recommended.
Many Thanks for any assistance.
GTS