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Question

How do I add a 1000Mbps Switch to a Cisco WIFI Router?

by Jul 21, 2015 8:15AM PDT

I have a Cisco DPC2325 that connects to a cable internet and provides Wifi connection. I'd like a more stable and fast wired network. Im thinking of buying an 8-port switch to network my TV, Mac, PC's, printers and a NAS. The cisco does not have a WAN port only 4 x 100Mbps ethernet ports. Can I just attach a switch to one of the ports in the cisco for LAN and internet connectivity?

I read somewhere that I have to disable DHCP how and where do I do that if I even need to?

Thanks for your help!

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It's as simple as that.
by Forum moderator Jul 21, 2015 8:22AM PDT

As to DHCP we only do that when using a router as a switch.

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That was fast THANKS!
by johnedlt Jul 21, 2015 8:29AM PDT

So no config necessary? I can pick up a simple 8port switch use one its ports to connect to one of the ports of the cisco and I'm good? : )

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No config for a switch
by theNetnest Jul 21, 2015 12:18PM PDT

Yep, yer good. Your DHCP addresses will feed through your switch.

I think what Proffitt was about to say is if you get a home INET router you'll probably run into problems.
All over-the-counter INET routers I've seen will not translate private addresses across the WAN port if the WAN side is a private IP address.

I was a little confused so I looked up your gateway.
Its a channelized tap off the main fiber which requires a DOCSIS gateway into it.
DOCSIS is just another physical MAC layer protocol for into 2020. Kinda like DSL on steroids or DQDB, Sonet, etc.

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You rock the Netnest!
by johnedlt Jul 21, 2015 6:41PM PDT

Looking forward getting this done right away : ) together with a new NAS. Thanks!

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