Hi wanttotree (and everyone else),

I just ordered ER-4 (I know it is an overkill for normal user, which I am, but I look forward to use all the functions that the router capable in the future). Very excited about it but I did noticed, one of the differences between ER-4 and ER-X commonly used here is the internal switching capability. I know, ER-4 can do switching by software (some call it bridging), but I do not have plan to use that feature.

I don't bother with switching because I just need one RJ45 port from the ER-4 to my other switch that handle the switching part. I also do not use the HyppTV, only use the phone, which connected to the supplied modem.

My question, if I disable the bridging/switching (feel free to correct me if I'm using the wrong term):

1. with eth0 set as my WAN (this is default, or I can also set eth3 which is SFP port as WAN), what will happen with eth1, eth2 and eth3 (SFP port)?

2. Can I simply connect the eth1 to my other switch? I believe it is possible after configuring the DHCP etc. but with bridging/switching disabled, what will happen with the other ports?

I am also thinking of simplifying my server rack, and thinking of ditching the modem or BTU supplied by TM. With SFP port at the ER-4, do you think it is possible, by using certain adapter to connect the fibre to the SFP port?

This post has been edited by hayenadeblue: Aug 9 2020, 04:32 PM

Many thanks for the fast reply! I noticed that, even though I can only reply back only today. Really appreciate it.

Got my ER-4, followed your basic setup as shown in the first page. However, I cannot connect to the internet. Looks like the modem (ONU device) does not give IP to the ER-4. Here is my screenshot.



VLAN ID is set to 500



Everything is default except for the eth1 that I changed from 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.0.1 because I already have devices in my home network that fixed to this IP ranges (192.168.0.XXX)



And I changed the user account too! BUT, after restarting the router, there is no IP assign to my eth0 AND eth0.500 as shown below



My PC can get IP address, which mean that the DHCP is working but it looks like something wrong at my WAN side. Can you point me towards the right direction? I know, you are using ERX, but maybe you have any idea?

I did use eth0 during the setup (from my PC through a 24 ports TP-LINK non-managed switch) and after reboot, my PC is connected to eth1 (through the switch) and eth0 is connected to the ONU/modem. No IPTV is used/involved. My phone is connected directly to the ONU/modem.

Thanks.

This post has been edited by hayenadeblue: Aug 13 2020, 12:19 PM

Thanks for the very quick reply.

Ok, just did that,



But still no IP at WAN side, and I cannot access the Internet. I can access my NAS though. I've already update the firmware before. In the meantime, I simply plug back the TM router and my Internet works.

Thanks.

I found the solution. The hotfix firmware is the reason i.e. the latest v2.0.8 is buggy. When I use the v1.10.11, I can connect to the Internet without any issue.

Thanks for all the help!

Hi,
A bit off-topic (thats the culture in lowyat.net anyway). Do u run Plex Server in your NAS? How many 4K stream u can run? I am asking because DS220+ have Celeron processor. I am using AS4004T, non-Intel, but not good when it comes to Plex Server. I bought it bcoz of 10Gbps LAN, but still cannot test; 10 Gbps switch is still very expensive. I use the NAS for heavy file transfer. Right now, I set up Plex Server on one of my NVidia Shield TVs, runs okay, internally. But still cannot beat running through normal SMB and Kodi on every devices on my LAN. Very smooth. But I need to use Plex one day.

Sorry to hear abt your problem on your ER-X. I am on the latest firmware (ER-4) and on 500/100 Unifi package and my speedtest to TM servers can "spike" up to 8xx Mbps. I am also not using that kind of HyppTV. I just download the UnifiTV app into my Shield TV and key-in the username and password and can watch the content without any problem.

This post has been edited by hayenadeblue: Mar 31 2021, 01:47 AM