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Getting started with a new WiFi connection

Getting started with a new WiFi connection

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TheNiceGirl
Junior Member
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09-02-2023, 03:22 AM
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TheNiceGirl
09-02-2023, 03:22 AM #1

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eskzz
Posting Freak
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09-03-2023, 11:49 AM
#2
I’d start with the modem to switch first, though it shouldn’t really affect things much. Also, consider using a gigabit switch.
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eskzz
09-03-2023, 11:49 AM #2

I’d start with the modem to switch first, though it shouldn’t really affect things much. Also, consider using a gigabit switch.

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tygr129
Member
65
09-05-2023, 03:47 AM
#3
Everything appears normal. The main recommendation is that the modem should connect directly to the switch, after which all other devices will power on from the switch.
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tygr129
09-05-2023, 03:47 AM #3

Everything appears normal. The main recommendation is that the modem should connect directly to the switch, after which all other devices will power on from the switch.

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iron_finder1
Posting Freak
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09-07-2023, 08:52 AM
#4
Yes, the modem includes a built-in 4-port switch.
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iron_finder1
09-07-2023, 08:52 AM #4

Yes, the modem includes a built-in 4-port switch.

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ItsGarrothPvP
Junior Member
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09-23-2023, 10:58 AM
#5
Google Wi-Fi should switch from the main point to the switch.
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ItsGarrothPvP
09-23-2023, 10:58 AM #5

Google Wi-Fi should switch from the main point to the switch.

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kcristan
Senior Member
514
09-24-2023, 09:50 PM
#6
Google Wi-Fi指示将主接入点连接至开关
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kcristan
09-24-2023, 09:50 PM #6

Google Wi-Fi指示将主接入点连接至开关

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ilija
Member
206
09-25-2023, 10:03 AM
#7
It all hinges on whether you have a modem or a combo unit. If it's just a modem, it's not a good choice—it can lead to problems because the modem might send traffic to the first request and block everything else, preventing it from getting an IP address.
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ilija
09-25-2023, 10:03 AM #7

It all hinges on whether you have a modem or a combo unit. If it's just a modem, it's not a good choice—it can lead to problems because the modem might send traffic to the first request and block everything else, preventing it from getting an IP address.

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ruzzie
Member
65
09-25-2023, 06:07 PM
#8
This is all google's fault. Never looked at their wifi products until I saw your question. Their website overly simplifies things to a fault, and assumes the only hard wire you would use is from the modem to the primary wifi (terrible term). You're drawing shown is mostly correct, at least from the physical arrangement. Understand that the primary wifi is the ROUTER, not simply an access point. You also need to ensure that the modem you have shown and that will likely be provided by your ISP is actually a stand alone modem and not a modem/router combo. Yes you can connect the primary wifi (the router) into a switch, and then connect other secondary wifi access points to that switch. Here is a link from google that explains all this with yet again terrible inaccurate terminology. https://support.google.com/wifi/answer/7215624?hl=en
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ruzzie
09-25-2023, 06:07 PM #8

This is all google's fault. Never looked at their wifi products until I saw your question. Their website overly simplifies things to a fault, and assumes the only hard wire you would use is from the modem to the primary wifi (terrible term). You're drawing shown is mostly correct, at least from the physical arrangement. Understand that the primary wifi is the ROUTER, not simply an access point. You also need to ensure that the modem you have shown and that will likely be provided by your ISP is actually a stand alone modem and not a modem/router combo. Yes you can connect the primary wifi (the router) into a switch, and then connect other secondary wifi access points to that switch. Here is a link from google that explains all this with yet again terrible inaccurate terminology. https://support.google.com/wifi/answer/7215624?hl=en