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DM56
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Sep 05, 2021

GS308-3 adding a second ethernet switch FS105 with jumper

Can you use a jumper to stack two switches? Netgear 8 port with 5 port added with jumper cable. Home application, ran out of ports on the GS308. want to add FS105 switch for the additional ports.

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  • plemans's avatar
    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User
    Sep 05, 2021

    not sure what you mean by jumper. 

    You can connect 2 switches together with an ethernet cable. I've got multiple switches 

  • schumaku's avatar
    schumaku
    Guru - Experienced User
    Sep 06, 2021

    If "jumper" means a straight instead of a standard crossed (X) cable the answer is no. Modern switches have a feature called Auto-X.

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