Dls cable works in a WAN port?
Dls cable works in a WAN port?
I own three Asus rt-ac68u units. When I was staying with my in-laws, I used the AI mesh mode to boost their WiFi. Now I’m moving into my own home and plan to connect them via my VDSL until they install fiber in a month or so. I’m wondering if the DSL cable will fit in the WAN port. I know it should, but I can’t test it for a few more days since everything was set up just a couple of days ago. I really hope it works so I can begin wiring the house with a fully wired setup in every room. Thanks all!
It varies based on your setup. The RT-AC68U lacks an integrated modem (or some versions don’t), meaning you can’t connect it directly to a DSL line. If you have a separate modem or a model with a built-in one, it will function. Just connect the appropriate device to the WAN port, and the remaining connections go through the LAN ports.
If the modem includes a "DMZ" port, that's the case. Router WAN ports sit outside the firewall, while DSL modems may not be linked to anything. You'll discover this only after testing. Anything connected to the numbered ports is shielded by the firewall and gets IP addresses from the router's DHCP server. Tip: "wireless extenders" function as access points without a router. Mesh networks use WiFi for this purpose, though it adds some delay. Best practice is to run Cat6 or Cat5e via Ethernet to all devices, keeping WiFi for mobile devices and tablets.
I'm planning to install Cat6 cabling throughout the house for full hard-wiring. The existing wireless AI mesh network performed poorly, with noticeable latency and reduced performance, making the current setup less reliable compared to what we could achieve with wired connections.