Ethernet port aggregation between two devices is known to allow devices to treat several Ethernet links as if they were one. This means that combining two network connections for aggregation will allow you to enhance not just the network bandwidth and also provide network redundancy between the Netgear wireless router and the client device. This will happen if one link fails.
Now that you have become aware of what LAN Ethernet port aggregation does, let us shed light on how you can set it up on your Netgear router with ease.
For your information, in order to set up Ethernet port aggregation, you need to access the web user interface of your wireless device which requires the use of the routerlogin.net web address. Thus, ensure that you have it written down somewhere.
How to Setup LAN Ethernet Port Aggregation?
Here are the instructions that you need to go through in order to set up LAN Ethernet port aggregation on your Netgear wireless device:
- Plug your Netgear router into a wall socket and hit the power button.
- Connect the networking devices, as in the Netgear router and modem.
- Launch a web browser on your system and make sure it has internet access.
- In the web address field, enter routerlogin.net.
- Press the Enter key.
- You will soon get redirected to the Netgear router login window.
- There you need to enter the username and password of your device.
- By the way, the admin login credentials of your router are case-sensitive.
- Once you have entered the admin details, click on the Log In button.
- As soon as you have logged in, hit Advanced > Advanced Setup.
- Click on the Ethernet Port Aggregation option.
- If your router is old, then select Advanced > Advanced Setup > Ethernet Settings.
- The Ethernet Port Aggregation or Ethernet Settings page will pop up.
- Now, you need to select the type of aggregation that your device uses.
- Click on the Apply button.
- After that, set up Ethernet port aggregation on the device you are using.
- With the help of Ethernet cables, connect the ports on the router and device in use.
And you are done! In this manner, you will be able to set up LAN Ethernet port aggregation on your Netgear wireless router using the default web address.
By any chance, if the default web address refuses to work for you; it is recommended that you use the default IP address, i.e. 192.168.1.1 to log enable it.
How to Setup WAN Ethernet Port Aggregation?
In the previous section, we explained how you can set up LAN Ethernet port aggregation on your Netgear device. In this one, we will let you know how to enable WAN Ethernet port aggregation on your device. Continue reading.
- Open an internet browser on your computer or laptop.
- Access the web or IP address of your Netgear wireless router.
- Once the login window appears, you need to enter the username and password.
- Click on the Log In button.
- As soon as you are on the BASIC Home screen, select Internet.
- The Internet Setup page will come into view.
- Under the WAN Preference section, select the WAN Aggregation option.
- Hit Apply.
In this manner, you will be able to set up WAN Ethernet port aggregation on your Netgear device with ease. It is recommended that you do not connect the devices using more than one Ethernet cable. If you form several connections between both devices and neither of the device has loop prevention, you will end up creating a network loop. And, network loops can slow the traffic on your network. So, be careful.
Important Points
Coming across issues while you are trying to enable Ethernet port aggregation on the Netgear device can be troublesome. To ensure that you do not get stuck with them, we have highlighted some tips in this section.
- Make sure that your Netgear router and the client device are receiving proper electricity from their respective wall sockets.
- The Ethernet cable that you will be using to connect the networking devices should not be worn out. Otherwise, you will come across technical issues.
- Both the Netgear router and your client device have Ethernet ports located on them. You should make sure that they are not damaged.
- Be very careful while entering the default username and password of your Netgear device. If you have any doubts about the default ones, refer to the user manual.
The Conclusion
With the hope of helping you out, we are wrapping up this article written on how to set up Ethernet port aggregation on the Netgear router.
