Deco M5 with VLAN configured: can I use second RJ45 port?
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Hi,
I'm planning to buy a triple set of Deco M5's. My main M5 will be connected to the media converter (glassfiber to UTP) so that I can leave out the modem/router that's given by the internet provider.
For this provider, I need to configure VLAN to ID 300 (just for the internet, i don't have IPTV)
According to this link https://www.tp-link.com/nl/support/faq/2465/ this is possible.
Now my question is, can I use the second port on the main M5 for wired network around the home? I'm planning a UTP cable to a switch further in the house.
For me (new to this business) it is confusing that it says in the screen that the second port can only be used for IPTV (which I dont have).
Hello,
As I don't have the units yet I got it from the manual.
For my internet connection (I don't have IPTV), I need to set a VLAN ID = 300. As I understood it on page 28, I need to switch on IPTV/VLAN to accomplish that. In that screen, in the manual, it says 'the other port can only be used for IPTV service'.
So that's where I got it, but maybe I understood it wrong.
My Deco's will arrive this afternoon, so I'll let you know if it works like I hope it will 