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GS308-100PAS and GS308 - daisy chaining not working
Hi, I am trying to daisy chain 2 GS308 switches together to extend my network across my basement. So I have: Xfinity internet <-> cable modem <-> ASUS router in my den (wifi turned off) <-> ...
Thank you for the reply!
In my case, the switches will be connected via a network cable that is already in the ceiling (say 30 feet apart).
I know the cable works as when it's directly connected to the TiVo, it all works fine.
However, I decided to bring the switches close to each other and used a network cable that came with my Google wifi... and it worked!
So is there some compatibility issue with the cable? I am trying to find the Cat-x of this cable in the ceiling but it is brand new network cable, I'm sure supporting gigabit ethernet. Now, I do see a big roll of it looped up cable in the media closet - so is it possibly a cable length issue? This is probably what it is -- gaddung it if it is....
Thanks!
Hi sjje,
Welcome to our community! :)
I don't think that the problem is the switch here. We may try to test the switch by disconnecting it to the network and do some ping test. You may need to have 2 computers in order for us to determine if the switch is working properly.
- Connect the switches together on port 1 to port 1
- Connect 1 PC on port 2 and the other PC on port 2
- Set a static IP on both computers with the same gateway address
e.g.
PC 1 - 192.168.1.1 /24 Gateway: 192.168.1.254
PC 2 - 192.168.1.2 /24 Gateway: 192.168.1.254
Then try to use the PC 1 and do some ping test.
Please let us know if you need further assistance.
Regards,
John
NETGEAR Community Team
Thank you for the reply!
In my case, the switches will be connected via a network cable that is already in the ceiling (say 30 feet apart).
I know the cable works as when it's directly connected to the TiVo, it all works fine.
However, I decided to bring the switches close to each other and used a network cable that came with my Google wifi... and it worked!
So is there some compatibility issue with the cable? I am trying to find the Cat-x of this cable in the ceiling but it is brand new network cable, I'm sure supporting gigabit ethernet. Now, I do see a big roll of it looped up cable in the media closet - so is it possibly a cable length issue? This is probably what it is -- gaddung it if it is....
Thanks!
sjje,
I don't think so but it could probably that the cables are not as good as it is. It is possible that it would be the length of your cable that it is too far that it couldn't be recognized by your switch.
You may now close this thread by clicking the "Accept as solution".
Thank you!
Regards,
John
NETGEAR Community Team
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