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achancetocut
Aspirant
Apr 06, 2025

GS305v3 fails to connect with Windows 11

I have connected to HP printer via Cat 5e that threads through the wall with Windows 10. With Windows 11 it is denied access, 'Offline' with a cable directed across the floor, it connects. How can I ...
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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Apr 07, 2025

The switch would not be blocking anything if it's working normally.

 

And with this cable running across the floor connected to the GS switch in the middle with the Windows PC also connected to this switch doesn't work? 

 

 

Be sure your using good quality LAN cable. CAT6 is recommended. 

 

 

achancetocut's avatar
achancetocut
Aspirant
Apr 08, 2025

Using a Tripplet cable tester verifies connection. Connecting to Swann system next to the prtinter works well

using Windows 10 also connected gets to the printer. Is it Netgear problem?

 

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    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Apr 28, 2025

    Any progress on this? 

     

    You'd have to try another switch to determine that. 

     

     

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