Multiple input cables from modem
This thread has been locked for further replies. You can start a new thread to share your ideas or ask questions.
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?
- Copy Link
- Subscribe
- Bookmark
- Report Inappropriate Content
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.
- Copy Link
- Report Inappropriate Content
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.
- Copy Link
- Report Inappropriate Content
Thank you. It's only 1 modem, but I was contemplating getting a new modem that supports 2 out cables.
- Copy Link
- Report Inappropriate Content
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.
- Copy Link
- Report Inappropriate Content
Information
Helpful: 2
Views: 730
Replies: 3
Voters 1