Adding Extra Ethernet Item to Deco X60 (Maybe Switch?)

Adding Extra Ethernet Item to Deco X60 (Maybe Switch?)

Adding Extra Ethernet Item to Deco X60 (Maybe Switch?)
Adding Extra Ethernet Item to Deco X60 (Maybe Switch?)
2024-06-03 14:28:17 - last edited 2024-09-24 10:54:08
Model: Deco X60  
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Hi All,

 

I have 3 Deco X60s (with a Virgin Media hub in Modem Mode) 

 

Router > Deco 1

Deco 2 is connected via Wi-Fi 

Deco 3 is connected via Ethernet Backhaul (to Deco 1)

 

Deco 1 has both ethernet ports used... 1 from Router and 1 to Deco 3

 

I need to add Eufy Homebase to the Deco 1 (I cannot put either on Deco 2 or 3 because of locations)

 

Can I connect a switch to Deco 1 and:

* Plug in Modem (Top Ethernet Port on the Deco 1) 

* Plug in Switch (Bottom Port on the Deco 1) to Eufy Homebase & Deco 3 (and retain Ethernet Backhaul)

 

Thank you in advance for guidance and help on this :)

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Re:Adding Extra Ethernet Item to Deco X60 (Maybe Switch?)-Solution
2024-06-03 18:38:10 - last edited 2024-09-24 10:54:14

  @Alex251187 

 

You can do that.

 

The switch must support Deco Ethernet backhaul protocol. If you are buying new switch, get unmanaged 5-port gigabit switch from TP-Link brand. If you already have switch, just try it: if after connecting Deco 3 through the switch it stays on Ethernet backhaul and does not switch to WiFi backhaul, it means switch is compatible.

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Re:Adding Extra Ethernet Item to Deco X60 (Maybe Switch?)-Solution
2024-06-08 13:13:05 - last edited 2024-09-24 10:54:08

Alex251187 wrote

  @Alexandre. 

 

I dont know much about switches...

I found these 2 would either/both work and could you say the difference (one is much nicer to look at!)

 

TL-SG105S

TL-SG1005D

 

Please let me know :) 

 

Thank you in advance 

 

  @Alex251187 

 

I checked their specs, both should be compatible with Deco mesh.

 

At my house I am using TL-SG1005D switch and can guarantee its compatibility.

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Re:Adding Extra Ethernet Item to Deco X60 (Maybe Switch?)-Solution
2024-06-03 18:38:10 - last edited 2024-09-24 10:54:14

  @Alex251187 

 

You can do that.

 

The switch must support Deco Ethernet backhaul protocol. If you are buying new switch, get unmanaged 5-port gigabit switch from TP-Link brand. If you already have switch, just try it: if after connecting Deco 3 through the switch it stays on Ethernet backhaul and does not switch to WiFi backhaul, it means switch is compatible.

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Re:Adding Extra Ethernet Item to Deco X60 (Maybe Switch?)
2024-06-08 10:59:57

  @Alexandre. 

 

I dont know much about switches...

I found these 2 would either/both work and could you say the difference (one is much nicer to look at!)

 

TL-SG105S

TL-SG1005D

 

Please let me know :) 

 

Thank you in advance 

 

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Re:Adding Extra Ethernet Item to Deco X60 (Maybe Switch?)-Solution
2024-06-08 13:13:05 - last edited 2024-09-24 10:54:08

Alex251187 wrote

  @Alexandre. 

 

I dont know much about switches...

I found these 2 would either/both work and could you say the difference (one is much nicer to look at!)

 

TL-SG105S

TL-SG1005D

 

Please let me know :) 

 

Thank you in advance 

 

  @Alex251187 

 

I checked their specs, both should be compatible with Deco mesh.

 

At my house I am using TL-SG1005D switch and can guarantee its compatibility.

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