Network setup instructions For wired connections only
Network setup instructions For wired connections only
I recently dedicated time to laying Cat7 cables throughout my home. I put a lot of effort into planning so each room has a quad-port plate and some areas have extra mounted gear like streaming boxes and other connected devices. The setup needs exactly 48 ports, and I’ve already bought and installed a switch to handle all these connections. This switch connects to an ASUS router, which is the core part of my current system. I’m considering switching to a purely wired router so I won’t be wasting bandwidth on broadcasting. I reached out to this forum for recommendations on the best wired-only models. I’m lucky to have a 1GB fiber plan, and while not every device will use that speed—like doorbells, cameras, AppleTVs, etc.—my gaming PC, work PC, and both of my wife’s computers do. I shared this because most options I see on Amazon are outdated and only offer 1Gb ports, which could become a major bottleneck if I try to feed all those devices through that port. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
You require a router with solid performance and stability. You’re considering replacing it because turning off Wi-Fi on the Asus device might limit its capabilities. A 1Gbps connection would cap speeds at 1GbE, preventing seamless communication between devices on the local network.
Initially, I need to emphasize that my expertise doesn’t cover network engineering. What I’m observing is a range of issues with the existing configuration. The ASUS router has four ports: one designated for WAN (Internet In), and three others linked to the switch where all my devices are connected. Most of the time it functions smoothly, which is acceptable for everyday tasks like streaming and file downloads. However, for demanding activities such as gaming or security operations, connectivity drops occur intermittently—every few minutes. These interruptions are minor, lasting only a couple of seconds, and often go unnoticed because buffering handles them. Still, a three-second pause during gameplay is quite disruptive.
There is just one cable linking the switch and the router; the other two ports on the router aren’t being used. The issue seems to be between the router and the switch. With the switch, my Gaming PC has those small interruptions and I often get disconnected from games. But when I connect directly to the router (around the switch), there are no interruptions at all.