Access Point for Zyxel FWA710 5g router

Marino
Marino Posts: 4  Freshman Member
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Good morning.

I purchased a Zyxel FWA710 5g router. I need to connect it to an access point preferably of the same Zyxel brand. It is used at home so I would like only one product (switch + wireless). The requirements are 4 physical ethernet ports for the users, plus one for the WAN (UpLink) of the 5g router. Another requirement is the possession of 2.4ghz and 5ghz wireless. Can you recommend me some commercial solutions?

Thank you for your kind feedback and I take this opportunity to send my best regards. Marino

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  • Zyxel_Judy
    Zyxel_Judy Posts: 2,102  Zyxel Employee
    Zyxel Certified Network Engineer Level 2 - Nebula Zyxel Certified Network Engineer Level 2 - Switch Zyxel Certified Network Engineer Level 2 - Security Zyxel Certified Network Engineer Level 1 - Nebula

    Hi @Mario ,

    The most suitable Zyxel access point for your scenario is the WAX300H, which features 3 LAN ports for wired users and dual-band connectivity (2.4GHz and 5GHz) for wireless users.

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    Currently, Zyxel does not offer any access points with 4 LAN ports. If you require 4 LAN ports for wired users, we recommend using a 5-port switch in combination with the access point.

    Switch | Zyxel Networks

  • Marino
    Marino Posts: 4  Freshman Member
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    edited April 14

    Unfortunately I need 4 physical connections because I have 4 devices that connect only with ethernet cable. Could using a device such as Zyxel EX3301-T0 fit my case?

    You can also suggest me some products from Zyxel but out of production, the important thing is to remain within the requirements.

  • Zyxel_Judy
    Zyxel_Judy Posts: 2,102  Zyxel Employee
    Zyxel Certified Network Engineer Level 2 - Nebula Zyxel Certified Network Engineer Level 2 - Switch Zyxel Certified Network Engineer Level 2 - Security Zyxel Certified Network Engineer Level 1 - Nebula

    Hi @Mario ,

    The Zyxel EX3301-T0 router meets your requirements with its 1 WAN and 4 LAN ports.

    When deploying and configuring, please ensure that either the FWA710 or the EX3301 is designated as your DHCP server and handles routing… functions. Having both devices attempt to manage these services simultaneously will cause network conflicts and connectivity issues.

  • Noddy
    Noddy Posts: 63  Ally Member
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    Hi @Marino you could possibly take advantage of the 2.5Gb connectivity here, and connect the FWA710 to a "Zyxel XMG1915-10E 8-Port Smart 2.5GbE Access Switch". This, like the FWA710, would be accessible in the cloud via Nebula console. Then connect up an AP of your choice. My personal preference would be the "Zyxel NWA130BE Tri-Band" AP. Again, all Nebula compatible.

    That would be quite a nice little network at home. 2.5Gb LAN / back-haul connectivity and WiFi7 capability on a tri-band AP.

    😎

  • Marino
    Marino Posts: 4  Freshman Member
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    edited April 24

    Hi @Noddy and thanks for the reply. Unfortunately we ended up on two products and I would like one. Soon I will try an even cheaper solution with the DX3301-t0. I will find the solution with IP passthrough mode (bridge mode) on FWA710. I will keep you updated.

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