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Mikeyb0715
Jun 22, 2020Initiate
GS308v3 to Modem connection problem
Hey everyone and anyone, Just recently bought a Gs308v3 switch to help with extending port availability during these crazy times. I connected into port 1 the cable from my router and in port 2 conn...
- Jun 22, 2020
Just wanted to check if it was the modem (where ISP assign only one IP typically - so other devices can't access the Internet). Easy to make a mistake wit that many devices and cables. Happy you figured out the connection mishap!
Mikeyb0715
Jun 22, 2020Initiate
Thanks for the reply, I was a dummy and connected it to a modem first when i should've been connecting to the router.
schumaku
Jun 22, 2020Guru - Experienced User
Just wanted to check if it was the modem (where ISP assign only one IP typically - so other devices can't access the Internet). Easy to make a mistake wit that many devices and cables. Happy you figured out the connection mishap!
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