r/Linksys

My main network is on a Velop mesh system with 1 parent and 2 nodes. I'm doing some cleaning and stuff and found a couple of older Linksys routers. I asked other day about using them as an AP and was told they were too old. But, would I be able to use them just as a switch or something? These Velops only have 1 or 2 ethernet ports on the bottom of them. I'm thinking through rearranging a room and maybe adding a NAS, Apple TV, and ethernet connected printer. If they're too old, I could buy a switch if it isn't too expensive.

These are the ones I have.

• Linksys WRT54G
• Linksys WRT54GS2 V1
• Linksys WRT150N

If I need to get rid of them, should I put them on eBay, take them to Goodwill, or just trash them. I'm thinking if I put them on eBay, whoever buys them will know what they're getting. They don't have an AC adapter.

PRELUDE: You don't need it. You can skip to "QUESTION" below.

My ISP Shaw Cable was taken over by Rogers (ISP)
The modem Shaw had provided is Xfinity XB8 that was swapped for another identical modem.

Shaw Internet speed provided was 2G+ and it's I pay extra for.
When Rogers started changing things, speed dropped to below half of what I'm paying for. That's another issue.
Another change Rogers made (and didn't tell anyone except employees) was to disable all of the features of controlling SSID, blocking home devices from accessing the Internet, including they disallowed filtering MACs, Parental Control yadda yadda...

For now, my goal is to get a way of accessing the Modem GUI and use the modem's tools I was accustomed to - i.e., control the modem again.

A Shaw/Rogers support person (SP) told me if I want to change settings, I would have to to buy rent/lease a cell phone and download the "app" that would still prevent most of the original browser > modem tools.
Another SP told me I could get around the cut back in features by bridging - so here I am, bridged with half the speed now.

My Settings:

The Xfinity XB8 modem is in Bridge Mode and cabled from the modems Port #4 to Linksys E8450 router "Internet" port. The desktop is plugged in to Linksys E8450 Port #1. Note that I tried Port #4 as well. No change. Also Note that everything I use is by cable. Wi-Fi is Off. My choice.

When I called Rogers again, they told me that by bridging, I loose half the speed. Well, it's always less than half --- ^(2G+) to 900 - 950 Mbps. Speed cuts is the penalty for trying to manage the devices in our house.

THE QUESTION: Am I missing something? The modem and desktop is good up to 3.5G, and Linksys E840 is good to 3.2 G - maybe? Cables are all CAT8. There are no other devices able to connect WiFi or cable. I disabled them all because of Rogers very very poor attitude to users privacy.

BTW- The Xfinity XB8 modem - - - ..

>Support/linksys.com
The Linksys E8450 is a Wi-Fi 6 AX3200-class router, featuring a total theoretical bandwidth of up to 3.2 Gbps (3200 Mbps) combined across its dual bands. Real-world tests indicate the router is capable of high-speed performance, particularly with wired and close-range wireless connections. ... Support at Linksys

Question Part 2:

Do I need a router that can get up to 2 to 2.5 or more? I ask because there are conflicting speeds features for the Linksys E8450, i.e. I have seen it to max at 1G others 2G, 2.5 and 3.5G

Thank you for reading my novel

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I have an older Mac that doens't have wifi. It's also in an area not close to a Velop router and I don't want to run a cable. I have 4 older routers that I was thinking of using to set up next to the Mac, connect to the Mac via ethernet cable, and use that to connect to the Velop network.

I also don't want to keep it connected all the time and will turn it off when not using it but I think this would be the best way to transfer files.

On hand, I have the following routers:

• Linksys WRT54G
• Linksys WRT54GS2 V1
• Linksys WRT150N
• AirPort Extreme flat one (not sure of the model, it's put away)

Hi, ive been having issues with my NAT for months now ever since we got Gigaclear. its fine with most games but most of the time its a headache. I have seen that there's UPNP, which helps with that but i cant seem to find it on the app at all. is there a way to enable it or at least get my NAT type to open?

I have 5 Nodes (all Linksys MX5300) throughout my house, all hard-wired with solid connection.

When I go into the Linksys app, for some reason, all of the devices are connected to Node 1. Even if it has only 1 bar of signal (with a Node nearby that would give it full WiFi signal)

Any suggestions on what to do? Seems silly that the devices are connecting to the worst Node.

I did recently separate the 2.4ghz and 5ghz bands with different SSIDs. Not sure if that is what is causing the issue but I had to do this since some of my IOT devices wouldn't connect properly.