The TP-Link Deco M4 features multiple Ethernet ports for connectivity.
The TP-Link Deco M4 features multiple Ethernet ports for connectivity.
Hello, your setup sounds reasonable. The Deco M4 mesh units each have two Ethernet ports, and you’re planning to connect them via a wired link for two of them. Since the rooms already have Ethernet ports linked to the main router, routing traffic through the mesh should work smoothly. With a 1000 Mbps ISP connection, each device should receive the full speed if the network is properly configured. Regarding the mesh unit’s capabilities, it can indeed function as both a switch and an Ethernet backhaul node, so it can handle both roles without issues.
Your Deco X20 is configured with Modem > M4 > Switch. This setup leaves one free port on the two secondary M4s for Ethernet use or additional switches. You should achieve near full speed if you utilize the available bandwidth effectively. Edited October 2, 2023 by TylerD321 Clarify
It seemed to be a simple toggle—when the unit detects the 'motherunit,' it would switch to using the wire for backhaul. However, I was informed by a customer service rep, though I haven’t verified it myself. They just followed what appeared on their screens, even though this sounded very knowledgeable.
You could connect each device directly to the ISP router through the wall’s ethernet ports. However, based on your previous comments, they likely need to be linked in a chain for backhaul functionality. You may need to adjust your setup and possibly add a switch if required.
They must be on the same network, then the cable should connect to the switch. Yes, linking them to a switch would function well. (Routers with multiple ports typically act as switches)