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p789
Aspirant
Feb 09, 2024

GS108Ev3 defect?

Hi,   I bought a used GS108v3 that according to the seller should be fine apart from port 1 not working, however when I connect it to power all I get are two blinking LEDs: Both power and (bizarrly...
schumaku's avatar
schumaku
Guru - Experienced User
Feb 09, 2024
p789 wrote:

I bought a used GS108v3 ...

a GS108Ev3 in this case.

 

If the reset key  press for some 2..5 secinds does not recover, I fear you have a broken switch, indeed. Some internal power supply logic likely defect.

 

PS. Have requested a moderator moving this thread to the more appropriate Plus And Smart Switches Forum to discuss Smart Switches (T) and Plus Switches (E), including Local and Remote Management, as this isn't a Managed Switch at all.

p789's avatar
p789
Aspirant
Feb 09, 2024

Yes, it's a GS108Ev3.

I have tried the reset key several times already but to no avail.

 

I have read postings about installing new firmware via tftp - would that be worth trying?

  • schumaku's avatar
    schumaku
    Guru - Experienced User
    Feb 09, 2024
    p789 wrote:

    I have read postings about installing new firmware via tftp - would that be worth trying?

    Unlikely, because of this is an unmanaged switch core, not a Smart Managed or Managed switch.

  • BrianL's avatar
    BrianL
    NETGEAR Moderator
    Feb 12, 2024

    Hi p789,

     

    If it has been reset and wired to your existing network and has not given signs that you can get a connection or a LAN IP address from your network. Sadly, this unit that you just bought from someone is faulty. You can check out our list of switches that will suit your needs.

     

     

    Kind regards,

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