How to: RB1200, port 6-10 in same network

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Hey all,

Before I used a RB450 which I configured using WinBox.
Now I ordered a RB1200 for a bit more oomph under the hood, and…more ports.

But after installing I can only add port 1-5 into one switch, where port 1 = gateway, port 2 = master and 3, 4 and 5 = slave to 2.
Now I also have devices plugged into port 6 to 10. How can I get those to “work” as a switch within the network?

How do I configure this using WinBox?

2

Hi,

RB1200 has 2 switch groups. 1st has ports 1-5; 2nd has 6-10.

You can set 2-5 for switching (you did this already);Do the same for 6-10 and use port 6 as the master port.

Now add a bridge and bind port 2 and 6; You won´t take advantage of the switch chip for traffic between group 1 and 2,
but everything should work as expected.

3

When I try to set the Master Port of Ether7 to Ether6 it gives me an error saying:

Couldn't change Interface <ether7> - master-port and bandwith settings not supported on this port (6)
4

no, it only has one switch group - look at the front panel of RB1200, it’s even indicated there. Ether1-5 are in the group

5

Sorry Normis,

I thought it´s the same as with RB1100 - didn´t even check the product image :slight_smile:

Anyway astude you can do your setup by binding 6-10 and 2 to the same bridge.

Edit.: It might be a better idea to use eg. port 10 for internet uplink. Gives you 1 more port for switching…

6

Good idea to use port 10 as a gateway.
Is it useful to add port 3, 4 and 5 to the bridge?

7

No, its always better to use switching if possible, as long as you don´t need firewall rules etc. between the ports.
With switching enabled you always have wirespeed between the swiched ports;
Bridging takes some CPU-Power.

8

Thnx for your help :slight_smile:. I managed to set everything up. Can’t test it yet as I’m off-site now but will try later today when I am on location.