Connecting two X60 nodes directly to modem?
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Hi everyone.
I'm setting up a new trio of Deco X60 nodes. One node is too far from the main, but I have a wired ethernet connection to that location. Both the ethernet ports on the main node are already occupied, so I would like to connect the remote node directly to the modem (D-Link DWR-961 cellular modem/router, in case that matters). The catch is, it has to still remain part of the same network. At the moment, the wired ethernet link seems to just be ignored. The remote node is showing in the app as connected to the main via wifi with a weak signal.
Is this feasible?
Here's a diagram of what I have and what I'd like to set up.
Would appreciate any tips or pointers to relevant posts -- I tried looking but have not had much luck.
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What you are looking at is the AP mode on Deco, which just extends the wireless connection from your Main Router. To use this, you need to make sure that your modem is also able to function as a wireless router. If it can, then you can use the Decos in AP mode, but you will lose a bunch of the features as the Gateway(modem+router combo) will be managing the network's connections. I wrote this to another user but it applies to your situation too:
Recommended Router Mode Setup: ATT Gateway > Main Deco > Network Switch > Wall Ports > Other Decos/Devices
AP Mode Setup: ATT Gateway > Optional Network Switch > Wall Ports > All AP Mode Decos and Other Devices
In AP Mode, the Decos are operating as an extension of your ATT Gateway, meaning that the Gateway is the only device managing the traffic - so all configuration of devices or parental controls must be made using ATTs settings, rather than Decos. See More Details in this FAQ: What’s the difference between Access Point mode and Router mode on the Deco?
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If you are using multiple ports on your Gateway, and you have the Decos set to router mode, then the devices will not be able to see each other on the network, as each Deco will be fighting to be the main node and receive the public IP address. To get around this, the solution is to place an ethernet switch after the main deco for your devices and nodes to connect to.
What you will want to do is setup a connection like: Modem > Main Deco > Switch > Other Nodes+Devices
The Desired Topology example will not work as one coherent network. If you do not have a Deco Node next to your gateway, you may consider adding one there so that the modem's connection can be quickly processed and distributed to the rest of the nodes and devices on your network.
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What you are looking at is the AP mode on Deco, which just extends the wireless connection from your Main Router. To use this, you need to make sure that your modem is also able to function as a wireless router. If it can, then you can use the Decos in AP mode, but you will lose a bunch of the features as the Gateway(modem+router combo) will be managing the network's connections. I wrote this to another user but it applies to your situation too:
Recommended Router Mode Setup: ATT Gateway > Main Deco > Network Switch > Wall Ports > Other Decos/Devices
AP Mode Setup: ATT Gateway > Optional Network Switch > Wall Ports > All AP Mode Decos and Other Devices
In AP Mode, the Decos are operating as an extension of your ATT Gateway, meaning that the Gateway is the only device managing the traffic - so all configuration of devices or parental controls must be made using ATTs settings, rather than Decos. See More Details in this FAQ: What’s the difference between Access Point mode and Router mode on the Deco?
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Following up with a resolution.
Since the issue was the lack of a 3rd Ethernet port, I upgraded to the AX4300 Pro 3-pack. The additional port on the X4300 nodes let me set one to Ethernet backhaul, and allowed for the topology I wanted without the need to switch the nodes to AP mode.
Cleaner, and at just a small added cost.
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