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astanden
(member) Sun 14-Sep-25 15:57:59

Mesh network

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Can I use this (or similar) with Zen's FTTP and plug one directly into the ONT or will I still need a router between the ONT and the TP system?

https://www.tp-link.com/uk/home-networking/deco/deco...

Thanks

iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, Late 2015) 3.3 GHz Intel Core i7 16GB Ram 2TB Fusion drive
iPad Air (4th gen) 64GB
iPhone 15 Plus 256GB
Zen Unlimited Fibre 2 80/20
AVM FRITZ!Box 7530

AOL=>Freeserve=>Zen=>O2=>BT FTTC=>Zen FTTC

DFScale
(experienced) Sun 14-Sep-25 18:19:38

Re: Mesh network

[re: astanden] [link to this post]

If you click on the 'specifications' tab, the info you require is there.

astanden
(member) Sun 14-Sep-25 19:36:27

Re: Mesh network

[re: DFScale] [link to this post]

Sorry for my ignorance, does that mean I connect the first one to the ONT in Router mode and the other two in Access Point mode?

Thanks.

DFScale
(experienced) Sun 14-Sep-25 20:41:35

Re: Mesh network

[re: astanden] [link to this post]

Manuals are available under the support tab of the page you linked. In general, you will only ever use exactly 1 router on a home setup unless you have a reason to do something different and have an understanding of what you are trying to achieve.

The manual is somewhat deficient in that it does not clarify that the ONT is functionally equivalent to a modem. So, yes, you connect the first one to the ONT in Router mode and the other two in Access Point mode.

astanden
(member) Sun 14-Sep-25 21:04:56

Re: Mesh network

[re: DFScale] [link to this post]

Thankyou.

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