Problem connecting through switch.

[ajtonyb02]

Hi! My problem is, that my pc (win10) doesn't connect to wired internet via zyxel switch (es-105a v2). But if the internet comes through the Wifi router, there's no problem with connecting. (The router can't offer the full speed of my internet.)
Any ideas?

 

[kanewolf]

Please describe the exact sequence of devices from your ISP to the PC that doesn't work.

 

[ajtonyb02]

The cable which comes from the isp goes only into the switch before it connects with the pc.

 

[kanewolf]

OK, the reason that doesn't work is that the ISP keeps track of MAC (network hardware) addresses. You would have to call and ask the ISP to reset your connection. BUT, only one device can connect to the ISP. The switch won't allow multiple devices to connect. The FIRST device the ISP sees an IP request from is the one that connects. All others get nothing. You REALLY need a router. The job of a router is to allow multiple devices to share a single IP address from your ISP.

 

[ajtonyb02]

OK thank you! Could you please link me a router which would be good for me?
Merry Christmas btw.!

 

[kanewolf]

One of the best it the Netgear R7000. Here is a review -- https://www.smallnetbuilder.com/tools/charts/router/search/1234-netgear-r7000-nighthawk
It isn't the newest router. But the performance is very good, and since it isn't the "new kid", prices should be reasonable.

 

[ajtonyb02]

Thank you, but what if I don't want to spend so much on a router? Is a cheaper router capable for this too, or what should I look for when buying?

 

[kanewolf]

A dual band "N" router with gigabit WAN and LAN ports is the minimum configuration I would recommend.

 

[ajtonyb02]

One more question. Can routers do the same like switches? That they don't change on bandwidth no matter how many outputs there are?

 

[kanewolf]

One more question. Can routers do the same like switches? That they don't change on bandwidth no matter how many outputs there are?

Wired ports on routers are switches (also). They are also connected to the WIFI and WAN. Bandwidth between wired ports on a gigabit router will be gigabit. What ISP speed do you have?

 

[ajtonyb02]

Yet only 100 mbps i think, but hopefully next month 1 gbps. That's why I'm so curious.

 

[kanewolf]

For gigabit service, you really don't want to cheap out too much on your router. For that level of service, I would go back to my original R7000 recommendation.

 

[ajtonyb02]

What do you think about the tp-link archer c1200? I think it can do almost everything what's important.
1. It has 1000mbps lan ports and wan port.
2. Its wireless speed is maxing out at about 1000-1100mbps too

 

[ajtonyb02]

And there are more which are like this. Aren't these capable for this job?

 

[kanewolf]

It is a $50 router. It won't compete with more expensive routers. That might be OK if you don't need a lot of features or have to support a lot of WIFI devices.
Here is the review of that router from the same website as the R700 review -- https://www.smallnetbuilder.com/wireless/wireless-reviews/33015-tp-link-ac1200-wireless-dual-band-gigabit-router-archer-c5-v2-reviewed

There are multiple versions of the C1200. One has three antennas and one has two. I think the three antenna version is better.

 

[ajtonyb02]

I don't need to connect a lot of devices to it through wifi about 4 phones and maybe a laptop. I think that's OK. I only need it for home use