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GF88
Nov 17, 2025Follower
Only the GS308 series loses connection from the Wi-Fi router
When I connect a Sony Wi-Fi router(NSD-G1000T) to Port 1 of a GS308 series switch, it receives an IP address from the DHCP server and functions as a switch for the first 3-5 seconds.
My PC connected to Port 2 of the switch can send/receive ping both the switch and the Wi-Fi router.
However, after the first 3-5 seconds passed, the Wi-Fi router then disconnects from the switch. After the disconnection, my PC can ping only the switch. The Wi-Fi router is missing form PC side.
[Connection Map: Not work]
Sony Wi-Fi router with DHCP Server <-- Port 1--> GS308 Switch <-- Port 2 --> PC
But if I replace the GS308 switch with GS108E, it works well.
I have multiple GS308 and GS108E, I retry and test this by each device but the result was same.
It is not individual device issue, it seems to have some compatibility issue.
[Connection Map: Work]
Sony Wi-Fi router with DHCP Server <-- Port 1--> GS108E Switch <-- Port 2 --> PC
The GS308 seems to have some compatibility issues with Sony Wi-Fi routers.
If I could solve the problem by turning off some function of the GS308, I would be grateful.
I would appreciate some advice from anyone who has had a similar experience and has a solution.
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