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chadzi11a
Jan 08, 2022Aspirant
Ethernet dies after 5M
I've been messing with this thing for hours and keep getting the same result. The Ethernet connection drops entirely after 5 minutes of being connected. I've disabled Ethernet standby, but the...
nielsvds
Jan 09, 2022Luminary
To rule out the switch that you are using. Try to connect directly one of your devices to the ethernet port on your MR1100. See how long the connection now lasts. How many ports does your switch has? How many devices are directly connected to that switch? Try to reduce the total amount of wired connected devices to see if the ethernet link stays up now.
- chadzi11aJan 09, 2022AspirantWill do, thanks. A non-technical friendade this suggestion earlier tonight and itales sense, from a troubleshooting perspective. Super confused why it doesn't work as is, but will give it a go.
- nielsvdsJan 09, 2022Luminary
Sometimes it is also hardware limitation. Because it has a build in battery and is portable.