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GS116 bring all Orbi network internet down
I have an Orbi network with two satallites, which have been in place for two years. I have a Spectrum business cable modem, installed about 3 months ago. I purchased 2 GS116 v2 ProSafe 16 port gigabi...
Okay. I'll try to connect the switch with nothing plugged in to it, and see what that does.
The box says they are unmanaged.
Oops darn search got extra charater. You are right they are unmanaged:
https://www.netgear.com/support/product/GS116v2.aspx
However I do see Green Ethernet:
IEEE 802.3az (Energy Efficient Ethernet)
https://www.netgear.com/images/datasheet/switches/GS105v5_GS108v4_GS116v2.pdf
Seen others have this issue as well with Orbi systems:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/switching-requirements-for-ethernet-backhaul/m-p/1653718/highlight/true#M43817
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Ready-to-chuck-this-system-through-the-window/m-p/1658470/highlight/false#M44394
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Orbi-AC3000-with-Cisco-SG112-24-Switch/m-p/1700690/highlight/true#M51879
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/Orbi-Netgear-GS908E-100PES-Backhaul-Connection/m-p/1784425/highlight/false#M67633
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi-AX/RBR850-Access-Point-wired-backhaul-amp-security-issues/m-p/1868322/highlight/true#M1498