Access point vs router when connected to ISP modem/router

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Access point vs router when connected to ISP modem/router
Access point vs router when connected to ISP modem/router
2021-04-17 20:07:19
Model: Deco M4  
Hardware Version:
Firmware Version: 1.4.3

I have a one year old Deco M4 (not sure where to check the hardware version).  When I set it up I followed the apps simple set up instructions.  I have three units set up in router mode, with the main unit connected via ethernet to the port on my ISPs modem/router combo.  The ISP modem/router also has a separate wireless network that wirelessly serves the cable tv set top boxes and requires to be set to router mode.  

 

So both the Deco and the ISP modem are functioning as routers, both serving DHCP, which I believe is not technically correct and can lead to issues with double DNS? I have not noticed any performance issues, however I am wondering if I should be switching the Deco to access point mode? 

 

Any skilled advise on this would be appreciated!

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Re:Access point vs router when connected to ISP modem/router
2021-04-18 14:39:13

@broadbentr 

 

If you don't need Deco router specific features, such as parental controls, it makes sense to run Deco mesh in Access Point mode. Your ISP router will manage the whole network, Deco mesh will provide WiFi signal.

That's what I have in my house.

 

With that, devices you can connect wirelessly and wired to Decos and to ISP router will be able to communicate with each other, making it truly single home network. Even if you don't need it today, you might need it in the future. 

 

In Access Point mode, you can deploy Decos and wire them any way you want. Main Deco does not have to be wired directly to ISP router port, for example.

 

Also, because you run two WiFi networks, one on ISP router and another on Deco, you should have them with different SSIDs. 

 

 

 

 

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