Fiber I'm stuck on trying to connect router to Ethernet Switch

[wigster]

I have converted my phone sockets to RJ45, What I want to do is put the router in the bedroom for better WiFi, is it possible to connect the ONT to a network switch?

 

[Armageus]

I have converted my phone sockets to RJ45, What I want to do is put the router in the bedroom for better WiFi, is it possible to connect the ONT to a network switch?

No - please don't connect the ONT into a switch.

You can however use the phone sockets, but it should be direct between the ONT and the Router with no other devices between

 

[wigster]

No - please don't connect the ONT into a switch.

You can however use the phone sockets, but it should be direct between the ONT and the Router with no other devices between

Ok thanks so that's not going to work, as I have other devices.

 

[Orcvader]

Have the main router connected to the ONT, then use the converted phone sockets to put an access point instead on where you want the better WiFi?

 

[wigster]

Have the main router connected to the ONT, then use the converted phone sockets to put an access point instead on where you want the better WiFi?

This will be the only way thanks, I was just trying to figure out a cheap quick way, I already have a swith in the bedroom that I use for my pc and laptop, I'm guessing it will be ok to connect the access point to the switch?

 

[ChrisD.]

Have the main router connected to the ONT, then use the converted phone sockets to put an access point instead on where you want the better WiFi?

This is the way.

I'm guessing it will be ok to connect the access point to the switch?

Yup.

 

[wigster]

The ONT is in a stupid place in a cupboard with nice thick firedoors, it's a new build so it doesn't really surprise me.