The SFP port would be used with a module that plugs in. Often used for Fiber Transceivers, you'll likely not use the port.
Correct, you'll only have 3 other ports once X0 is setup as the WAN port. Once you configure the EdgeMax you'll just swap over the cables. I'd make sure the internal network is setup the same as on the Trend Net. Thanks! Chris On Wed, Jun 27, 2018 at 2:51 PM, Winterlight <[email protected]> wrote: > >>>if you're 100% stumped onit, let me know and I'll help you out. > > I don't want to guess or experiment and screw up my working network so > yeah, I am stumped but here is some questions. > > I won't be using the SFP port at all ever... correct? > > I will have to use the Unifi software to <assign> the cable modem to a > particular port ...one of the four normal ports which will only leave 3 > other ports....correct> > > I already have the Unifi software installed for my Ubiquiti Airmax ... so > if I plug the router into the existing managing computer with the Unifi > software will the software automatically find the router? Then I set it up > and finally shut down everything on the network, install the new EdgeMax > and bring everything back on line. > > What do I need to know about setting up the EdgeMax > > > >>>For your old Trendnet router, does it support DD-WRT? Might want to > look into changing to that firmware. > > my plan is to leave the old Trendnet where it is as a switch. It is a > particularly visually appealing router... OK I admit it .... I have a > blinky light fetish! > > > > > At 05:35 AM 6/27/2018, you wrote: > >> That is a nice little router, I've installed that very model at one of our >> customer's homes. When you configure the router you're going to assign an >> X# port to the WAN (generally X0) and you will plug your cable modem >> there. I've done a bit of work on these devices, if you're 100% stumped >> on >> it, let me know and I'll help you out. >> >> For your old Trendnet router, does it support DD-WRT? Might want to look >> into changing to that firmware. >> >> >> Thanks! >> >> Christopher Fisk >> >> On Wed, Jun 27, 2018 at 1:34 AM, Winterlight <[email protected] >> > >> wrote: >> >> > I have an old Trendnet router that hasn't had a firmware update since >> 2014 >> > so I figured it was time to update. Because I use a Ubiquiti AirMax >> > wireless I bought a Ubiquiti EdgeMax SFP router with PoE support on >> sale >> > at Newegg. It has a SFP Port. I bought it quite a while ago in >> anticipation >> > of using it so there is no sending it back... here is the manual >> > http://www.rode.us/EdgeRouter_X_DS.pdf >> > >> > It wasn't very expensive but it has a level of sophistication that is >> > beyond me. I understand that I can use my AirMax without a power >> connection >> > by running it off one of the PoE ports. And I could also use my >> Panasonic >> > Security Cameras in the same way... But where do I plug in the cable >> modem? >> > The SFP port.. but isn't that fiber. Did I buy the wrong kind of router >> for >> > the job. Help! >> > >> > >> > >
