So, I'm planning on chucking out my ISP's router because it's just plain not good enough. I'm planning on moving to a Modem -> Switch -> Access Point setup.
I plan to have a DrayTek Vigor 130 Modem (ADSL2+/VDSL) which will work with my BT Infinity service.
I will plug the (WAN?) port on the back into a NETGEAR GS116UK 16-Port Gigabit Unmanaged Switch. (on any port?)
I will then plug Ubiquiti Networks UniFi AC AP into the switch.
This is all the equipment I will have for the network (except for clients, obviously...)
I have a few questions though...
1) Will this actually work?
2) How will IP addresses be assigned? Will it be via DHCP from the modem? My switch is unmanaged, so...
3) Is the port (not the DSL port) on the back of the modem that plugs into the switch the WAN port?
4) Can I plug that into any port on the switch, or do I need to plug it into a specific port?
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You can't just replace the BT modem/router with a simple modem. You need a router behind it.
The rest of your setup will then work.
See -
- Bridge (pass) a single IP address or a whole public subnet
- Ideal Partner device for DrayTek dual-WAN products or any other vendor's Ethernet WAN firewall
- Ethernet Connection for client device (router, PC etc.)
You can connect any device to the Vigor 130 which has a PPPoE client facility, which includes PCs, most Ethernet-WAN routers and the Apple Airport/Time Capsule™ products.
