Deco offers a range of devices including ISP routers, printers, and more.
Deco offers a range of devices including ISP routers, printers, and more.
If your Deco fails, the entire setup connected to it also stops working. This includes your PC, any cables attached to it, and all devices like NAS or DVR. The main reason is that you have an additional cable linking the ISP Router to the hub/switch. In my setup, my PC is on the Switch in a different room, so I need internet access.
It seems like your setup functions correctly even though you're unsure about the cause. The connection works smoothly without any issues, which is different from what you expect. Disconnecting cables usually causes problems, so it's worth checking other factors.
So the ORANGE lines is what you recommended. I took out the black cable connecting the ISP router to the hub/switch. Everything stopped working because I had custom network settings (static IP and DHCP managed by the ISP router). After switching the server to 192.168.67.1, it provided a valid IP address. That worked fine. Now I need to adjust subnets for each device. It feels redundant, but I’m not sure what’s wrong with having two separate networks on the same hub. I think the reason the red cable was necessary is that the hub serves as a bridge between the two subnets. Since my PC is on 192.168.1 and the printer is on the 192.168.67 subnet, the hub connects them. That makes sense. *Can’t test if it prints. It’s 4 in the morning now I’ll have to wake up the kids. I didn’t even verify the printer was connected. I forgot. Restored everything as before.*
You need two different networks on the same gear to manage separate communication channels or configurations, allowing for flexibility and compatibility in your setup.
It doesn't seem to be working as expected. My network appears somewhat disconnected from the rest. You haven't provided enough details about how this setup functions. Switches are meant to connect different subnets, but it seems there might be an issue with routing or connectivity between them. Your printer is in a separate subnet, and you're using a cable to link them, which suggests a potential problem with the network path.