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2nd GS308 managed switch does not get an IP
Hello,
Forgive me if I ask something very obvious or something impossible.
This is my situation. I bought a second GS308T switch to extend my network. The first one connected to my router already has an IP assigned via DHCP, bu the second (new) one who is connected to the first does not get an IP. Why is that? And how can I solve that?
Exchanged to new devices, or A-B to B-A?
Ensure both switches are operating on the current firmware -> GS308T | Smart Managed Pro Switch | NETGEAR Support - as of writing it's 1.0.1.2 (don't be confused with 1.0.0.12).
Do a factory reset if the status is potentially unclear or undefined.
Perform a Cable Test on both switches...
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Welcome to the community! :)
Is the 2nd GS308T directly connected to the 1st GS308T? If yes, what is the color/behavior of the port LED lights connecting the 2nd GS308T and 1st GS308T?
What is the current firmware version of the 1st and 2nd GS308T switches?
Are there VLANs configured on both 1st and 2nd GS308T switches?
Regards,
DaneA
NETGEAR Community Team
Thanks for your reply DaneA. I appreciate it very much.
Concerning your questions:
Is the 2nd GS308T directly connected to the 1st GS308T?
>Yes
If yes, what is the color/behavior of the port LED lights connecting the 2nd GS308T and 1st GS308T?
>1st GS308T: once in a while blinking orange shortly
>2nd GS308T: green and blinking
What is the current firmware version of the 1st and 2nd GS308T switches?
>1st GS308T: I think same as 2nd switch as it is brand new.
>2nd GS308T: Boot version: 1.0.0.1 Software version: 1.0.0.12
Are there VLANs configured on both 1st and 2nd GS308T switches?
>No
andrevanm wrote:If yes, what is the color/behavior of the port LED lights connecting the 2nd GS308T and 1st GS308T?
>1st GS308T: once in a while blinking orange shortly
>2nd GS308T: green and blinking
Something wrong there.
Tried a different cable?
Tried a different port for the link on either of the two switches?
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