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macsyn
Nov 28, 2025Tutor
Macbook no UP status
Hi, new on here so apologies for any lack of knowledge. I have a MacBook Pro connected to my GS308EPP but it is not showing UP port status as is a connected router and NAS. It is showing AVAILABLE al...
- Dec 25, 2025
Merry Xmas Schumaku.
Turned out to be faulty Ethernet wall socket. All good now.
schumaku
Dec 24, 2025Guru - Experienced User
Lot of variables in play. First, please always include the firmware in place on any of these switches.
It's known that these tiny uC controller in place can be easily overloaded when e.g. flow control enabled (what was the default on early firmware releases!) can have an negative effect on the throughput.
Then there are many different USB3 Ethernet adaüpters in the market, the quality can vary widely.
Merry Xmas!
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