Getting basic home network setup right is essential.
Getting basic home network setup right is essential.
Hey everyone, just moved into a new home in the UK and we’re getting Fibre To The Property installed tomorrow. They’ll connect to an Optical Network Terminal (ONT). From there they suggest using an ethernet cable from the LAN port into our router. We’re planning to purchase two TP Link HC220-G5 routers as part of our internet plan – they should work together for smooth wireless coverage. When we first moved in, we asked for Ethernet ports in every bedroom and the lounge. Those were run through walls and plugged into six wall boxes near the ONT location. It looks like the TP Link HC220-G5 only has three Ethernet ports – one for incoming from the ONT and two extra for outgoing devices. The problem is we have six ports to work with. We might need a Gigabit switch with at least eight ports. Should we connect this switch directly to the LAN port on the ONT, or should we route it through one of the routers and turn off an Ethernet port on the router? One of the switches could be sent upstairs to power another Mesh Router. Any advice on the best cabling setup would be great! Thanks, Rhys
When DHCP is set up on the router instead of the ONT, it must be configured behind the router, not at the ONT.
You can check network settings or ask your router administrator to locate the DHCP server.
Hi, yes the DHCP is managed by one of the mesh routers. I've prepared a cabling plan—do you think it works well? Regarding the gigabit unmanaged switch, it should deliver gigabit speeds to all devices at once. EthernetLayout.pdf