Using cable splitters to divide the internet connection.
Using cable splitters to divide the internet connection.
If your modem only handles modem functions and not a combo unit, switching from modem to switch would first connect the device, request an IP address, and then provide the rest of the setup. The fiber box is likely more than just converting fiber to copper—it probably includes routing and switching capabilities built in.
Who provides internet access? Which connection speeds are you using? What are the specifications of your wall-mounted ISP equipment? The black TP-Link unit functions as your Wi-Fi gateway. Its model details are available there. Your belief that connecting your PC directly to the wireless router disrupts wireless performance is incorrect unless the router itself is weak.
Contract specifies 350/30 Megabit. Device used is Dasan h665. 2) Black router model is TL-WR940N. 3) My issue isn't with WiFi, it's that I don't experience full speed when connecting from the black router via cable to my PC, but I do get full speed when using a white modem (wall-mounted) to connect to a PC.
The issue is, as you mentioned, inserting Wi-Fi directly doesn’t function. I believe connecting straight to the optical modem provides a public IP address, which increases your PC’s exposure to potential attacks. Moreover, if your ISP assigns a public IP, you’ll typically receive just one unless you upgrade to a higher plan. Using a switch will cause the first device requesting an address to get it, while others get assigned automatically. This explanation assumes your optical equipment doesn’t include NAT or similar features, but since you said it works, that supports the idea of a modem/router setup.