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gfranke
Aspirant
Oct 01, 2020
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Gigabit unmanaged switch not distributing signal to other ports

Trying to install a GS105v5 switch to extend my network.  

Powered up and have the internet input in Port1.  Plugged two cables into Port2 and Port3 and they do not light up.  No signal is being distributed.

 

Help

Thanks

Gary

  • gfranke's avatar
    gfranke
    Oct 22, 2020

    Thanks to those who replied.

     

    Turns out I needed a POE switch.  Both output cables from the switch have to first provide power and data to VoIP phones.  A non-POE switch won't work.

     

    Thanks for the help.  I learned something.

    Gary

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  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User
    Oct 02, 2020

    If you move the connection from port 1 to port 2, does port 2 light up? 

    Whats hooked up to the other 2 cables? 

     

    • gfranke's avatar
      gfranke
      Aspirant
      Oct 07, 2020

      When I move the incoming cable from port 1 to port 2, port 2 lights up.

       

      The other two cables are going to two different cubicles.

       

      I returned the first unit thinking it might be defective and bought another.  Same problem.

       

      Thanks

      • plemans's avatar
        plemans
        Guru - Experienced User
        Oct 07, 2020

        for 2 devices to have the exact same issue makes me suspect the cables or devices plugged in. but it gets more complicated becaues it works fine in port 2. 

        Does port 1 work with other devices plugged into it? 

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