NETGEAR is aware of a growing number of phone and online scams. To learn how to stay safe click here.
Forum Discussion
Solved
GS208v2 keeps disconnecting the devices attached to it
I bought on of these to use in my home office and before that, my LAN was going from my wireless router to my desktop directly. Everytime i connect that LAN cable to the switch and then a cable t...
ElaineM wrote:Net-Gear What happened?
Hi Elaine,
I should have reported earlier. Well it was user error. I was using what looked like a LAN cord as you know it looks just ike a regular ethernet cable (it was a ptach cable). This one didn't say CAT 5 etc on it.
So i switched to one that was CAT5E and it worked. I have had continuous connection with the GS208 since,no issues at all.
ElaineM wrote:Net-Gear What happened?
Hi Elaine,
I should have reported earlier. Well it was user error. I was using what looked like a LAN cord as you know it looks just ike a regular ethernet cable (it was a ptach cable). This one didn't say CAT 5 etc on it.
So i switched to one that was CAT5E and it worked. I have had continuous connection with the GS208 since,no issues at all.
NETGEAR Academy
Boost your skills with the Netgear Academy - Get trained, certified and stay ahead with the latest Netgear technology!
Join Us!
