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deees
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Jan 15, 2021

Loopback adapter won't link on M4100-D12G ports

In the process of assisting a relative troubleshoot a new home Internet router, I was recording a video to demonstrate how to test a switch port with a loopback adapter. In the process, I discovered that I couldn't get a linked status on a M4100-D12G switch.

This port provides a connection for other network devices including a laptop and cameras.

 

I tried both a RJ45 and Gigabit loopback adapter and well as one I'd created myself.

 

All these loopback adapter work on a Netgear 5-port switch and a home router with integrated switches.

 

Is there an explaination of this behavior?

1 Reply

  • Check the switch logs ... STP will disable the port quicker than the link LED is coming on.

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