Set Up Ethernet Port Aggregation To A Lan Device - NETGEAR Nighthawk AXE1000 User Manual

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Ethernet ports 3 and 4 on your router, and then connect these port to the two aggregated
ports on the LAN device. If you do not configure port aggregation in this order, a network
loop occurs, and your network might be shut down.
WARNING: Do not connect an unmanaged switch to Ethernet ports 3 and 4 on your
router if these ports are aggregated. Otherwise, a network loop occurs, and your network
might be shut down.
Figure 9. Ethernet port aggregation to a LAN device

Set Up Ethernet Port Aggregation to a LAN Device

If you are connecting a LAN device such as a switch or NAS, make sure that your LAN
device supports 802.3ad LACP.
To set up Ethernet port aggregation to a LAN device:
1. Set up Ethernet port aggregation on your LAN device before connecting it to your
router.
Note: If your LAN device supports a static link aggregation group (LAG) only, you
must enable static mode on your router before you connect your device to Ethernet
ports 3 and 4 on the router. See the following step for more information about how
to enable static mode on your router.
For information about how to set up Ethernet port aggregation on your router or
computer, see the documentation that came with your router or computer.
2. Log in to your router and enable Ethernet port aggregation:
a. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to
the router network.
b. Enter http://www.routerlogin.net.
A login window opens.
c. Enter the router admin user name and password.
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