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Model GS105. Only one device will access the internet through the switch
At my office, there are only 2 ethernet ports in my space. I need to add a 3rd device. We are using DHCP.
I connected a GS105 to one wall port and connected my existing computer and it works fine. When I connect the second computer, all the connection lights become active and the computer connects, but it states unknown network with no internet. I spoke with IT support and they checked their settings and all should work. We even tested putting an Asus RT-N12 router in place of the GS105 and both devices connect.
Any thoughts of what may cause this?
Obviously the Ethernet port is limited to two concurent devices (MAC addresses) - very common on ports configured as access ports. Talk to the IT people again...
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Obviously the Ethernet port is limited to two concurent devices (MAC addresses) - very common on ports configured as access ports. Talk to the IT people again...
You were correct. They determined that the port label on the wall did not match up with the switch port. The port on the switch was limited to 2 devices.
Thanks
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