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GF88
Nov 17, 2025Aspirant
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 con...
- Nov 18, 2025
schumaku
>Ensure STP (RSTP) et all (like the Loop Prevention) are disabled, and try again.
That (STP) setting (default: ON) was the cause of this issue!
I didn't fully understand STP, so I couldn't fully utilize your comments.Thank you again for following up.
I wanted VLAN functionality, but it seems I was buying a device beyond my level of knowledge. I need to learn more about the device I purchased (GS308T).
GF88
Nov 18, 2025Aspirant
StephenB
I tried 1.0 gbps port instead of 2.5 gbps port, but the result was not improved.
I also tried port speed mode 1.0 gbps instead of auto. But the result was same.
Thank you for your comment.
StephenB
Nov 18, 2025Guru - Experienced User
GF88 wrote:I tried 1.0 gbps port instead of 2.5 gbps port, but the result was not improved.
I also tried port speed mode 1.0 gbps instead of auto. But the result was same.
Is anything else connected to the switch? Or is it just the router and the PC?
Does the PC work correctly when connected directly to the router LAN port?
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