How to setup access mode with my deco m5? Only WiFi router mode working

How to setup access mode with my deco m5? Only WiFi router mode working

How to setup access mode with my deco m5? Only WiFi router mode working
How to setup access mode with my deco m5? Only WiFi router mode working
Saturday

I have deco m5 with three nodes. 
 

My current setup is as follows (wired backhaul) 

 

Spectrum modem (arris sb6183) -> main deco--> network unmanaged switch (tl-sg108s) ---> two additional deco nodes (each coming from the switch). 
 

I did some research and what I understand is access point is what I should be using as the operation mode

 

Through the deco app (advanced) I changed  operation mode to access mode and all the decos go solid red. I restarted modem and switch and all the decos... same result. 
 

I read somewhere that I might need a root router between modem and main deco? Not sure. If I do, can I just use another deco node as that router?

 

modem-> deco as router-> main deco-> switch-> two additional decos in parallel. 
 

I'm a novice at networking so please be patient with me. Thanks 

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Re:How to setup access mode with my deco m5? Only WiFi router mode working
Sunday

  @Roastclock When the Deco runs in router mode, what is the Internet Connection Type?  (in the app, More / Internet Connection)

 

Why do you want to run your Deco mesh in Access Point mode?

 

If your modem acts as a router, it is generally recommended to avoid a second router.  I do not see the benefit of adding a router (Deco or not), the running the deco mesh in access point mode.

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Re:How to setup access mode with my deco m5? Only WiFi router mode working
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  @Roastclock I looked up the specs on that modem and it is just a modem, not a gateway.  You need one DECO as router just like you set up: your "main DECO" -> switch -> two DECOs both connected directly to the switch.

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