Multiple input cables from modem

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Multiple input cables from modem
Multiple input cables from modem
2023-03-05 21:57:53 - last edited 2023-03-06 07:48:10
Tags: #Setup
Model: Deco XE5300  
Hardware Version: V20
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I know the ports on the Deco routers are both in/out, and it simply identifies what purpose a connected cable is for based on the device connected to it, meaning it doesn't matter which port you connect the modem to.

My question is, can I connect 2 cables from my modem to the router in order to increase bandwidth and load?

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2023-03-06 01:46:31 - last edited 2023-03-06 07:48:10

  @Giggles 

Welcome to the community. I am afraid not. Deco only supports single WAN connection and could not connect to 2 ISP models at the same time. 

A business multi-WAN router would be the right product:

https://www.tp-link.com/us/business-networking/all-router/?filterby=4969%7C4970

Best regards.

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Re:Multiple input cables from modem-Solution
2023-03-06 01:46:31 - last edited 2023-03-06 07:48:10

  @Giggles 

Welcome to the community. I am afraid not. Deco only supports single WAN connection and could not connect to 2 ISP models at the same time. 

A business multi-WAN router would be the right product:

https://www.tp-link.com/us/business-networking/all-router/?filterby=4969%7C4970

Best regards.

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Re:Multiple input cables from modem
2023-03-06 07:46:28 - last edited 2023-03-06 07:47:38

  @David-TP 

Thank you. It's only 1 modem, but I was contemplating getting a new modem that supports 2 out cables.

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2023-03-06 16:58:50

  @Giggles 

 

Those modems are typically using what is called aggregation, which combines the throughput capabilities two ports into a single usable stream.  The router would have to also support WAN aggregation to make use of this feature.  What has happened recently is instead of using two ports to make use of multi-gig speeds manufacturers have just been adding multi-gig ports.  For example, the Deco xE75 Pro offers a 2.5Gbps port, so if you upped your ISP speed package to a multi-gig speed you could take advantage of that additional speed without giving up an additional LAN resource.  

 

Even Modem manufacturers are doing similar things today.  So if you had such a product you would just need to look for a modem that offers a multi-gig port that works with your ISP, then just upgrade the service to get that speed.   

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