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Netgear GS108PE - Port blinking without cable, no network connection
Hello I am using the Netgear GS108PEv3. The switch runs 24/7. The connection of the switch hangs 2-3 times a year. Sometimes only on one port, like just now. Even after unplugging the network...
Int3g3rw wrote:
Even after unplugging the network cable, the port LED continues to flash even though no cable is plugged in and no data is being transmitted.
A possible answer to this is that the switch does detect a loop condition.
You might consider to disable this nice, simple and effective function.
Int3g3rw wrote:
The solution is very simple, remove power, restart the switch.
Yes, this will certainly clear the detected loop.
The GS108PE is a Plus switch, and not a Fully Managed Switch, I'll suggest a moderator to move this thread to the Plus And Smart Switches Forum to discuss Smart Switches (T) and Plus Switches (E), including Local and Remote Management models.
Regards,
-Kurt.
Int3g3rw wrote:
Even after unplugging the network cable, the port LED continues to flash even though no cable is plugged in and no data is being transmitted.
A possible answer to this is that the switch does detect a loop condition.
You might consider to disable this nice, simple and effective function.
Int3g3rw wrote:
The solution is very simple, remove power, restart the switch.
Yes, this will certainly clear the detected loop.
The GS108PE is a Plus switch, and not a Fully Managed Switch, I'll suggest a moderator to move this thread to the Plus And Smart Switches Forum to discuss Smart Switches (T) and Plus Switches (E), including Local and Remote Management models.
Regards,
-Kurt.
Hello Kurt
I will try that.
Thank you.
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