Manage Ethernet Port Aggregation - NETGEAR D8500 User Manual

1. Launch a web browser from a computer or mobile device that is connected to the network.
2. Enter .routerlogin.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the modem router user name and password.
The user name is admin.The default password is password.The user name and password are case-
sensitive.
The BASIC Home page displays.
4. Select ADVANCED > Setup > WAN Setup.
The WAN Setup page displays.
5. From the WAN Preference menu, select a connection option:
•
Must use DSL WAN.The modem router uses the DSL port for a DSL WAN connection.The Internet port
is shut down.
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Must use Ethernet WAN.The modem router uses the Internet port for an Ethernet WAN connection.
The DSL port is shut down.
6. Click the Apply button.
Your settings are saved.

Manage Ethernet Port Aggregation

Ethernet aggregation lets you combine two Gigabit Ethernet ports into one logical link to improve the
aggregated file transfer speed. Note that Ethernet port aggregation is also referred to as link aggregation,
teaming port, and port trunking. If a device supports Ethernet aggregation, you can use Ethernet aggregate
ports 1 and 2 on the modem router to cable the device that supports Ethernet port aggregation to the modem
router.
Note When port aggregation is enabled for Ethernet aggregate ports 1 and 2, to get the fastest
performance on other ports, for wired connections use Ethernet port 3 for the first
computer, and use Ethernet port 4, 5, or 6 for the second computer, which allows for
speeds up to 2 Gbps.When port aggregation is enabled for Ethernet aggregate ports 1
and 2, the maximum speed between port 4, 5, and 6 is limited to 1 Gbps.
NETGEAR ReadyNAS equipment with two Ethernet ports such as models RN100, RN200, RN300, RN500, and
RN700 desktop series and the ReadyNAS RN2000, RN3000, and RN4000 rackmount series support Ethernet
aggregation.
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