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AndyS

(14,559 posts) Sat Nov 12, 2022, 03:52 PM Nov 2022

Fiber optic to wifi router help needed!

I have fiber optic internet service. Fiber into the home and optical signal converted to ethernet with a Gigapoint 803G converter. This connects via ethernet cable to a TP link AX1800 wifi router. It all works BUT the router only has one ethernet output and I want at least three and I don't want to rent the router when it's cheaper to own one.

I bought a Tenda AC1200 that has more wifi reach and the necessary ethernet outlets. It works great when connected to the one outlet on the TP Link but when I bypass the TP directly to the Gigapoint it won't connect to the internet.

I've tried configuring the Tenda without the TP as an intermediary to no avail. I want to return the TP so I don't rent it from the ISP and just use the Tenda.

Any help out there?

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Fiber optic to wifi router help needed! (Original Post) AndyS Nov 2022 OP

Do you have internet when you plug directly into the Gigapoint? LuvLoogie Nov 2022 #1

I plugged my computer directly into the gigapoint AndyS Nov 2022 #3

If you're not getting internet plugged directly to the modem LuvLoogie Nov 2022 #5

Oh I definitely have an internet provider. AndyS Nov 2022 #6

Can you log into the tp link and see how it's WAN interface is configured? LuvLoogie Nov 2022 #7

You can split the Ethernet WA-03 Democrat Nov 2022 #2

That would work to get the extra ethernet connections but AndyS Nov 2022 #4

Yes! WA-03 Democrat Nov 2022 #15

Looks like you have to set up PPPoE IbogaProject Nov 2022 #8

I think this may be the solution. Thanks! nt AndyS Nov 2022 #10

Please update your progress IbogaProject Nov 2022 #12

Have you checked with your ISP sdfernando Nov 2022 #9

Yes I did have this discussion and I can AndyS Nov 2022 #11

Here's a link to the manual... discntnt_irny_srcsm Nov 2022 #13

Thanks! The info in the box was useless. nt AndyS Nov 2022 #14

LuvLoogie

(7,520 posts)

1. Do you have internet when you plug directly into the Gigapoint?

Reply to AndyS (Original post)

Sat Nov 12, 2022, 04:06 PM

Nov 2022

Use an ethernet cable to see if you can connect to the ethernet. What is your internet service provider?

Make sure the WAN port on your router is connected to the ethernet port on your Gigapoint.

Also you may need to turn on DHCP on your router.

Lots to unravel. Need more info.

AndyS

(14,559 posts)

3. I plugged my computer directly into the gigapoint

Reply to LuvLoogie (Reply #1)

Sat Nov 12, 2022, 04:31 PM

Nov 2022

with no intermediary devices. No internet connection.

WAN port connected to TP ethernet and TP connected to gigapoint ethernet.

Cannot find a DHCP on the router app.

It occurs to me that the TP Link wifi is configured to the Gigapoint. How would I configure the Tenda to the Gigapoint without the TP as an intermediary?

LuvLoogie

(7,520 posts)

5. If you're not getting internet plugged directly to the modem

Reply to AndyS (Reply #3)

Sat Nov 12, 2022, 04:41 PM

Nov 2022

then you probably don't have an internet service provider. Are you paying bills to anyone for internet?

AndyS

(14,559 posts)

6. Oh I definitely have an internet provider.

Reply to LuvLoogie (Reply #5)

Sat Nov 12, 2022, 05:17 PM

Nov 2022

As long as I use the equipment they installed it all works great. Surf, stream and DU at 100 mbps. The issue is I want more ethernet outlets than their equipment provides AND I don't want to RENT a wifi router every month for what one sells for.

LuvLoogie

(7,520 posts)

7. Can you log into the tp link and see how it's WAN interface is configured?

Reply to AndyS (Reply #6)

Sat Nov 12, 2022, 05:37 PM

Nov 2022

The connection between the Gigapoint and TP might be set up with static IP addresses. You'd have to configure the tenda WAN the same as the TP WAN.

WA-03 Democrat

(3,265 posts)

2. You can split the Ethernet

Reply to AndyS (Original post)

Sat Nov 12, 2022, 04:22 PM

Nov 2022

It would work infront of or plugged into the WiFi router

https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-5-Port-Gigabit-Network-Switch/dp/B0863M7C1L/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=3HD11HEWX1RKZ&keywords=4+port+ethernet+switch&qid=1668288073&sprefix=4+port+ethe%2Caps%2C103&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1

AndyS

(14,559 posts)

4. That would work to get the extra ethernet connections but

Reply to WA-03 Democrat (Reply #2)

Sat Nov 12, 2022, 04:37 PM

Nov 2022

the whole point is to get rid of the rented wifi router and use my own router. Right now I'm using the wifi router I own as the splitter you recommend.

WA-03 Democrat

(3,265 posts)

15. Yes!

Reply to AndyS (Reply #4)

Sat Nov 12, 2022, 09:29 PM

Nov 2022

Whatever wifi router after would be fine, don’t rent their hub. I would recommend the Google mesh wifi. Extremely happy with it

IbogaProject

(3,582 posts)

8. Looks like you have to set up PPPoE

Reply to AndyS (Original post)

Sat Nov 12, 2022, 05:58 PM

Nov 2022

https://kmwoley.com/blog/bypassing-needless-centurylink-wireless-router-on-gigabit-fiber/

Basically you have to get your router to log in with your ISP credentials under PPPoE. I found this searching for "Gigapoint 803G converter connect your own router" on DuckDuckGo and finding the above link on the below post.

https://www.reddit.com/r/centurylink/comments/nu1uul/centurylink_fiber_router_removal/

AndyS

(14,559 posts)

10. I think this may be the solution. Thanks! nt

Reply to IbogaProject (Reply #8)

Sat Nov 12, 2022, 06:50 PM

Nov 2022

IbogaProject

(3,582 posts)

12. Please update your progress

Reply to AndyS (Reply #10)

Sat Nov 12, 2022, 07:49 PM

Nov 2022

sdfernando

(5,363 posts)

9. Have you checked with your ISP

Reply to AndyS (Original post)

Sat Nov 12, 2022, 06:43 PM

Nov 2022

To see if they allow the router? Many ISPs will restrict the types of routers allowed on the network. I had to get mine authorized when I switched to a new WiFi capable router.