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Sabbsol
May 05, 2021Tutor
Current list of Ethernet switches that work with Orbi RBR50
Hi, So I discovered that my TPlink TL-SG116 switch is causing my wired connection problems (Green Ethernet features), and I want to swap it for a switch that works well with my Orbi. Previous recom...
plemans
May 05, 2021Guru - Experienced User
What I've used:
Netgear GS908E
Netgear GS716v2
TP-link TL-SG105
And a couple of other tp-link 8 port switches, I'm not currently using (loaned out because I upgraded)
I haven't had one I couldn't get working but most are pretty simple unmanaged switches.
But I have read of people having issues with greens switches. I know at least one of the tp-link's i've used was green and worked.
Seems to be a bit hit/miss.
Sabbsol
May 05, 2021Tutor
Thanks, my TP-Link also works, but sometimes stops mysteriously on different ports, and when it happens on the router port the satellites satellite users and wired users are disconnected. It happens about every few days. I found a workaround - just switch the cables around (so the switch sees different mac addresses) and restart the switch - but again it is only a short term fix.
I really need one that will work reliably - preferably 16 gigabit ports, could get by with 8
- FURRYe38May 05, 2021Guru - Experienced User
NG GS-105/108v4, D-Link DGS-105/108 and HP ProCurve 1400/1800 series switches work for Orbi systems.
- Aggie88May 06, 2021Apprentice
D-LINK DGS-1024A has been working for me.
- SabbsolMay 06, 2021Tutor
So HP ProCurve Switch 1410-16G JH016A would work? I downloaded the manual, doesn't mention Green Ethernet or anything.
(Of course the switch is between router and satellites and other wired devices). Router patched directly to modem without switch.
- SabbsolMay 06, 2021Tutor
Is there anyone from Netgear monitoring the forums who can answer definitively, at least with a list of Netgear switches that are guaranteed to work with Orbi RBR50 etc?
I appreciate the community responses, but mostly they are too generic. Someone said Procurve 1400 series, does that include HP ProCurve Switch 1410-16G JH016A - not sure. Many manufacturers have added Green Ethernet to later models (I guess it comes with the chipset), so it is often impossible to tell. Even the manuals for unmanaged switches aren't clear about it, some mention Green as a feature on some models, without being explicity about which models and versions.
thanks