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Jul 07, 2020

Recommended Unmanaged Switch (Non-Green) for use with Orbi

I'm looking for recommendations on an Unmanaged Switch (Non-Green) for use with the Orbi RBK40 system. I ordered a TP-Link 24 port unmanaged switch and it didn't play well with my Orbi. I believe i...

FURRYe38

Guru - Experienced User

Jul 07, 2020

I prefer HP ProCurve 1400/1800 series switches.

Some have said that NGs GS105/108 works with Orbi even though they seem to have some Green Ethernet features.

I've tried D-Links DGS105/108 and they have worked for me as well. Also D-Links DGS-1100 is a managed switch that doesn't have green ethernet and you can disable it's IGMP protocols on it...works with Orbi.

hibbotte
Tutor
Jul 07, 2020
Thanks so much for the quick response!

Cheers!
- FURRYe38
  Guru - Experienced User
  Jul 07, 2020
  Good Luck.
hibbotte
Tutor
Jul 07, 2020
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004M0LFSA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I ordered the D-Links DGS-1100, but now I'm seeing it listed as having D-Link Green. I guess I should cancel the order, ha.
- FURRYe38
  Guru - Experienced User
  Jul 07, 2020
  I believe that feature can be disabled. :smileywink: