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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
Tags: #Deco Ethernet Backhaul #Switch
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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