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PaigeWoodruff
Dec 08, 2021Follower
8-port Switch GS108v4
We have 3 devices plugged into the switch: the modem for internet, a desktop computer, and a gaming console. For some reason the switch will power the desktop OR the console, but not both. What are w...
FURRYe38
Dec 08, 2021Guru - Experienced User
What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too? Buit in router with the modem or no?
To use this switch, you need a "Router" inbetween the modem(if no rotuer built into the modem) to be able to use this switch.
The switch would be connected after the external router. Modem>Router>Switch<>Devices connected to switch.
A router provides connections for more then 1 connected device. A modem only unit only provides connection for 1 device only.
Netgear has set up a community forum specifically for the LAN Switch products. Most of the people who watch that forum are more likely to have experience with Switch products and know how to work it better than those of us who follow this router forum. Might be more likely to find someone who has a solution if the question is posted there:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Unmanaged-Switches-Forum/bd-p/business-unmanaged-switches
Please use this link to the main forum product list to review and choose where to make your posts.
https://community.netgear.com/t5/NETGEAR-Forum/ct-p/en-netgear
Thank you.
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