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tjnorth's avatar
tjnorth
Aspirant
May 11, 2018

orbi AC3000 router will not recognize my TP-link 5-port gigabit desktop switch any suggestons on why

I have plugged in my Ethernet cord from orbi to my gigbit switch and nothing works the is in my 5 port gigabit switch. Any reason why? My 5 - port gigabit is a tp-link TL-SG1005D

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  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    May 11, 2018

    Dod you see any connectivity LED activity when you connect the cable between the router and switch?

    Try a different known working LAN cable and test. CAT6 is recommended...

     

    " the is in my 5 port gigabit switch." < Huh?

     

    • tjnorth's avatar
      tjnorth
      Aspirant
      May 11, 2018

      I have netgear modem CM500V plugged in to ORBI AC3000 router to  a TP-link 5 port gigabit switch TL-SG1005D.  Nothing that is plugged into the 5 port works and I do have lights on at each port that is plugged in?? Any suggestions

      • tjnorth's avatar
        tjnorth
        Aspirant
        May 11, 2018

        additional info if I take an ethernet cable that was in the 5 port link and go direct in router it works fine but if I plug it back into 5 port it will not work.  That is why i think the orbi does not recognize 5 port switch and I dont know how to fix it. Also all cables are new Cat 6