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mmesford
Dec 16, 2023Aspirant
GS305v3 will not connect
I connected the switch as per the instructions. When ethernet cables are connected the lights flash slowly. I have two computers connected to the switch and a connection to another switch which is co...
mmesford
Dec 16, 2023Aspirant
Thanks for the response. However I’ve had a switch in this position before with no problems. I have a larger switch connected to the router which feeds a number of devices throughout the house. I’m sure it has nothing to do with the provider.
As for the activity lights, they normally flash quickly and independently. Now they are flashing slowly, together, rhythmically. I’m thinking this is just a defective unit.
schumaku
Dec 16, 2023Guru - Experienced User
mmesford wrote:
However I’ve had a switch in this position before with no problems. I have a larger switch connected to the router which feeds a number of devices throughout the house. I’m sure it has nothing to do with the provider.
Great, why not say so from the beginning? Head to https://my.netgear.com/ , select your switch resp. serial number, and follow the [Request Hardware Support] process.
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