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GS108PEv3 Cannot Factory Reset
Hello, Several weeks ago, I noticed, via my network monitoring software, that the web interface on one of my GS108PEv3 switches had dropped offline. However, the switch appeared to functioning no...
RevMRHamilton wrote:1. Any ideas on the reset switch not appearing to function? Is there another way to trigger the reset?
Netgear ProSAFE plus Configuration Utility - permitting the microcontroller is still partially alive, and the NDSP protocol access wasn't disabled.
RevMRHamilton wrote:2. Will this work as a "dumb" switch? I don't consider a "yes" answer as a solution, but only as an indication of whether I can use it in this capacity. I bought these particular switches for VLAN and POE functionality. I have them tied to a Cisco 4948, and I want the VLANs.
Crystal ball is on a holiday - depends what might be broken on the switch in question..
RevMRHamilton wrote:3. Will the POE work without being able to "manage" the switch?
As abve #2 - plug a cable and PoE PD might help giving an answer. Unclear if the config is retained, or it's back on a default, and VLANs are lost.
4. Why bother? These switches come with a limited lifetime warranty. Contact Us | Support | NETGEAR -> Replace my defective product
RevMRHamilton wrote:1. Any ideas on the reset switch not appearing to function? Is there another way to trigger the reset?
Netgear ProSAFE plus Configuration Utility - permitting the microcontroller is still partially alive, and the NDSP protocol access wasn't disabled.
RevMRHamilton wrote:2. Will this work as a "dumb" switch? I don't consider a "yes" answer as a solution, but only as an indication of whether I can use it in this capacity. I bought these particular switches for VLAN and POE functionality. I have them tied to a Cisco 4948, and I want the VLANs.
Crystal ball is on a holiday - depends what might be broken on the switch in question..
RevMRHamilton wrote:3. Will the POE work without being able to "manage" the switch?
As abve #2 - plug a cable and PoE PD might help giving an answer. Unclear if the config is retained, or it's back on a default, and VLANs are lost.
4. Why bother? These switches come with a limited lifetime warranty. Contact Us | Support | NETGEAR -> Replace my defective product
Thanks. I tried the Configuration Utility early on; I have used it several times in the past, and it detects my two good switches. I had left the Configuration Utility access enabled when I first configured the now bad switch. I will follow on with support.
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