Connecting Multiple Devices for Enhanced Performance
Connecting Multiple Devices for Enhanced Performance
You're starting from scratch here, spending about an hour and a half searching for the right guidance. If anyone has any advice or suggestions, it would be really appreciated. I understand you might have mixed things up in terms of sections, but I tried to find the best place for this.
I have the following equipment:
- Netgear CM1150V Multi-gig Modem
- Netgear Nighthawk R8000P Router
- Dell Powerconnect 2724 Managed Network Switch
All three support Link Aggregation. The modem has four gigabit ports, but only ports 1 and 2 are configured for aggregation. The switch can aggregate from any of the 24 ports, while the router only uses ports 1 and 2. I'm wondering if it's feasible to connect everything together using link aggregation.
I also have a server that I plan to link via the switch, and I'm still getting the hang of these advanced networking concepts. I know a bit but not much, so please don't hesitate to point out any mistakes if needed. My goal is to set everything up correctly for optimal speeds across the home network, even though I know my ISP's limitations.
I don’t post much here, so if I overlooked something that could help, just let me know and I’ll get the details. Thanks!
It appears to be a typical cable modem with multi-gig capabilities. You can find more details on the product page here: https://www.netgear.com/home/products/ne...1150V.aspx
Your router appears to handle link aggregation for the LAN network, but not for WAN. This could cause problems. On the modem side, aggregation must be activated by your ISP—it wasn’t included when these devices were launched. The ISP will need to provide the necessary firmware updates. I’ve learned that Comcast has implemented this for certain D3.1 modems, which support speeds up to 10 Gbps.
Sure, I understand. I’ll reach out tomorrow to clarify. Regarding setup and wiring, do you have any recommendations? I’m considering connecting the LAG directly from the modem to the router, but since the router only has one LAG port, I’m unsure how to extend it to the switch and other devices that need LAG support.
Not an expert on LAG, but you really need it for WAN and LAN. For WAN, NAT lets you manage multiple devices since your ISP only provides one IPv4 address unless you upgrade. On the LAN, LAG is necessary to connect your switch and ensure proper functionality. I think if both the router and switch support 10 Gbps, you might avoid LAN LAG. From what I remember, many people using D3.1 modems relied on edge routers for this purpose. My Synology Rt2600 AC supports dual WAN, though I’m not sure about LAG capabilities.
You're looking for information about the purpose of the link and the location of the clients.