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Mctweed
Aug 07, 2023Aspirant
GS108PEv3 Network Name change
I have a question so I have setup both switches and now the pics that they are connected to are showing ethernet connection 2 and 8. Now does mean that the connection does allow computers share docume...
schumaku
Aug 08, 2023Guru - Experienced User
A little bit lost of what you like to achieve here. The numbers are port numbers, relevant to the single switch only. This does not define which computers and/or servers can exchange documents for example. In fact all devices on the same network can ....
Mctweed
Aug 08, 2023Aspirant
Ok thats what I thought. I have a coworker who thinks that if the network connection says ethernet 2 and the other computer says ethernet 6. For it to be harmonious then they both have to be on ethernet 2
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