[Troubleshooting] Need help with Synology DS423+ connecting TP-Link
Deco S4 Satellite/Main on Verizon Fios ONT
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WhosAfraidOf_138 · 2023-10-21 02:39

EDIT:

I am going to temporarily connect the NAS to the main mesh first. I
was able to discover the network this way. However, the transfer
speeds are extremely slow, so I don't think this is the best solution.

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I think I need some tech support, complete newb to setting up
networking and NAS stuff

I recently bought a Synology DS423+. At home, we have Verizon Fios, in
which my TP-Link Deco S4 is connected to the ONT. This is the only
ethernet out from the ONT.

My TP-Link Deco S4 has a total of two ethernet ports. The main port is
taken by the input ethernet from the ONT, and an output ethernet that
goes to my desktop PC.

Here's a graph: https://imgur.com/a/0SEIZpq

I tried to connect the DS423+ to one of the satellite meshes using
ethernet, but was not able to discover it in my local network. I am
guessing that it needs to be connected to the main satellite which has
an ethernet-in.

I suspect it may have to do with AP Mode for the system - I will try
to change it to see if it works..

What can I do in this case?

1. Can I do something within the TP-Link console that will let my
DS423+ that's connected to one of the satellite meshes to be
discoverable in my local network? Is it a configuration thing?

2. Can I get a 5-port 1gb/2.5gb switch and connect it to either my
main satellite or ONT output port, to get an extra wired ethernet
port?

3. Or will I need to upgrade my satellite mesh system entirely so
there's more ports for me to work with?

Sorry for the simple question, thank you.