It seems like you're expressing a sense of familiarity or expectation. Would you like to clarify what you mean?
It seems like you're expressing a sense of familiarity or expectation. Would you like to clarify what you mean?
I faced a port shortage with my ASUS RT-AC56U router. A colleague who works IT at a bank provided me with some 48-port Nortel Gigabit switches that the bank was retiring due to upgrades. The switch I received is a Nortel 5520-48t-pwr, which is quite powerful and noisy. I plan to replace its fans eventually. For now, I’m considering using Dremel to modify the vents on top and installing two or three 120mm fans in a push-pull configuration, removing the smaller ones. The room is suitable since the switch is mounted in a closet in my office.
My friend gave me one that was factory reset and turned off POE for all ports. I’m considering replacing my entire network to avoid relying on the ASUS router, but I still need Wi-Fi access for phones, tablets, etc. Ideally, I’d just switch the router to AP mode and connect the switch via the cable modem.
My main worry is my printer—preferably hardwired into the switch for stability, though its Wi-Fi connection is unreliable. My wife’s laptop should still be able to connect. Honestly, I should have paid more attention in my Cisco networking courses, but I haven’t set up or maintained these switches regularly. It feels a bit rushed compared to what I used to do.
Everything must link to your router at some stage. When you configure your Asus router as AP mode, the modem functions as a router (providing local IP addresses). If your modem acts as the router, your setup will be correct.
the modem seems to be a separate unit, probably not at home for inspection. it has a phone jack and can handle a home phone if you subscribe, though i don’t. right now i’m using it as a modem—asus router, and the switch is a layer 3 switch too. from what i saw in the config menu, it appears to support routing (i found the manual online, it’s nearly 400 pages). i don’t think I’ll bother reading it all.