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Cannot Discover Network Device (GS308E)
GS308E Switch - Purchased Jun-21, stored until 2 Jan-22 (First Used) Windows10Pro PC (ALL Windows Firewalls Disabled) Smart Control Centre App Downloaded and Installed on PC 2 Jan-21 The Switc...
Thank you for the replies to my cry for help... :)
I tried the Direct Connect to a laptop as my automatic first though, then I followed the instructions and connected the switch in the network, neither worked.
The switch is defo the 'E' variant
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Direct connect (with a factory default GS308E).does require the computer network adapter to be configured (manually) to a IP address on the 192.168.0.x/24 IP address (different from .239). Otherwise the computer default to some ZeroConfig 169.254.x.x/16 address. And yes: I would prefer the hardware makers to go away from the static default IPs towards ZeroConfig with an industry standard discovery protocol.
Double check if your GS308E does have two LEDs above each Ethernet port? 8-)
Any fancy ultre Internet "security" package or config prohibiting almost anything on your Windows device? Hard to think why else - leaving alone a broken switch - can't be discovered with the Ethernet link established.
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