Use the WAN connection via the SFP+ port on the switch.
Use the WAN connection via the SFP+ port on the switch.
Considering Telus Fibre setup, the installer offers an SFP transceiver to avoid using their modem in bridge mode. You can connect the SFP directly into your gear without it. Your Netgear GS724TP has two SFP+ ports, so you could link the Telus WAN connection there and connect your router to one of the switch’s Ethernet ports. You’d keep the switch for LAN ports as well.
Regarding your concerns, a direct SFP connection bypasses the ISP’s ONT, which may reduce latency but could also limit features like automatic updates or network management tools provided by the ISP.
You must configure a VLAN on the switch and assign only the SFP port along with your router to that VLAN. To ensure clarity before installation, I’d simulate the setup using two Ethernet ports on the switch and transfer your router’s current uplink to it. After confirming it functions, add one of the SFP ports to the same VLAN and you’ll be set for the upcoming installation. By the way, the Netgear GS724TP has several models, but all available versions feature standard SFP ports—not SFP+.
If you run into problems that need troubleshooting, expect stronger resistance from tech support when they ask if the issue lies with your gear versus their network. It’s tougher to demonstrate that the SFP isn’t the cause if you don’t have another device to test it on. In cases like with an ONT, simply connect your computer’s Ethernet directly to the ONT to verify the problem isn’t with your router.
This setup relies on the router @ExplodingTNT supporting both VLAN and dual connectivity options. Using separate cables for WAN/DMZ and LAN ensures compatibility with any router globally. A compact router design improves port usage, but it’s best to understand the specific model of the router the person is using before proceeding.