The cable connection displays 1Gbps speed yet lacks internet functionality.
The cable connection displays 1Gbps speed yet lacks internet functionality.
We have multiple Access Points throughout our dorm, and they seem to be functioning well. I attempted to link my LAN from the AUX port of one Access Point to my PC for a more stable gaming connection. However, when I connected the AUX cable directly to my PC, it only showed a 1Gbps connection and labeled as an unidentified network. I tried removing and reinstalling the RJ-45 cable, but the issue persisted. I suspected a problem with my LAN cable, so I swapped the RJ-45 from the Access Point's AUX port into the main port where these devices were connected. Since my PC already had internet via LAN, I reconnected the Access Point's RJ-45 and hoped it would fix the problem, but nothing changed. Now I still lack internet access. I’m curious why the AUX port isn’t working beyond displaying a 1Gbps connection. P.S. - Our hostel moved recently, and I used to have the same setup without issues, but now it seems different. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
It's an access point, not a switch. The PoE port provides Ethernet and power to the access point. An AUX port adds extra Ethernet if needed. It doesn't function like a switch—each port sends or receives data in its own way. No network is set up for the second port; the AP is meant to connect to a network. Don't spread it further. Short version: no, it doesn't work that way. Look for another solution.
In another hostel we had the identical AP, and connecting via that method was successful. Now it's not working anymore.