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Acessing existing router and other devices on network
My system seems to be working fine in that all of the devices on my home network seem to be able to access the internet. That said, I am unable to access my home router from my laptop, both devices ...
“My issue is that the T-moblie Gateway is not acting like a switch and is not allowing me to access my router and home networked devices. - True, the gateway is just a dumb gateway, providing the user access (or a gateway to the T-Mobile cellular network).
Is there a way to configure the T-Mobile gateway so that it acts like a network switch and allows for one connected device to have visibility and access to another connected device, when both devices are connected to the gateway by ethernet (hardwired devices)? - No, this is where you need a router to move traffic between devices.
I prefer not to use wifi connections for my computers when connected to my home network.” - Then you need a take the time to install cat5 cables between your router (they usually have 4-5 cat5 ports) and where your devices will be used (upstairs or downstairs).
I hope this helps.
