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Sandman52
Aspirant
Jan 21, 2022

Cannot Connect GS105 Switch

I am trying to connect my Netgear GS105 network switch. An ethernet cable is connected to my router/modem combo to the switch and the green lights are lit. The yellow cable is connected to my router/...
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plemans
Guru - Experienced User
Jan 21, 2022

can you ping from one device to the other?

do the devices get an IP address?

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Sandman52
Aspirant
Jan 21, 2022

Yes I can ping and they get an IP address

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    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User
    Jan 21, 2022

    The GS105 is a simple unmanaged switch. it doesn't do any packet inspection/blocking/etc. 

    So if your devices are getting a ip address and respond to a ping, the switch is working. 

    I'd be looking at your router 

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      Sandman52
      Aspirant
      Jan 21, 2022

      I am wondering if there is a router setting that is preventing the switch from working. Is there anything particular that is a common issue with router settings that can resolve the issue?

      • plemans's avatar
        plemans
        Guru - Experienced User
        Jan 21, 2022

        what router do you have? 

        Are you using any form of access control, parental management, etc?

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