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Testing, Troubleshooting, Updating, Loving & Fixing. How do I do those things?
Setup/Problem 2nd paragraph (Short question what URL do I use to download drivers/bios or software for gs108v3 Win10x64
ProSAFE Plus Configuration Utility v2.4.9 not discovering switch...
- An unmanaged switched is undetectable.
Why don't you removing the switch and connecting your computer directly into your router? If your problems persist, then the switch is not responsible for them.
One way to test a switch is to transfer a large file between two computers, both of which are connected to the switch. If you see errors or data loss, then the switch could be at fault.
It's not clear which switch you have. It looks like Netgear used to have an older GS108v3 unmanaged switch. There are no drivers or firmware for it. It's plug and play.
OTOH, if you have a GS108Ev3 or a GS108PEv3, then these are managed switches which have upgradeable firmware.
OTOH, if you have a GS108Ev3 or a GS108PEv3, then these are managed switches which have upgradeable firmware.
There is a vague silver sticker on the back. It has a serial number and 272-10700-01. This number is not identified. When I google that number it says it is the model number. Some of the other switches have silver stickers with passwords and lots of specific data. My sticker just has a USA FCC (government) warning and those 2 numbers.
- You probably have the unmanaged version.
So when I use scanners I download from netgear "no switches detected". Should it not detect my version? I have a typical homenetwork. This switch is in the middle. Directly connected to my computer. If I should be able to detect my switch. Can I give you any details so you can help me figure out what is wrong?
Aside from vague troubleshooting I find on the net. Is there anyway to test this switch? Or should I just throw it out and buy a new one? It is 3 yrs old. It is in a typical 'office setting'. The only negative sometimes I/boyfriend smoke. Ive tested every other piece of hardware (MEMTEST, WesternDigital Lifeguard, Pass Mark, CoreTemp; HWIMonitor (Temp/Voltage) and many other things). This switch is the only thing I do not know how to test. If I have to just buy a new one, I will.- An unmanaged switched is undetectable.
Why don't you removing the switch and connecting your computer directly into your router? If your problems persist, then the switch is not responsible for them.
One way to test a switch is to transfer a large file between two computers, both of which are connected to the switch. If you see errors or data loss, then the switch could be at fault.
The one program seems to be scanning my IPV4. Which if needed, I will post publicly.
A cable goes from my computes 5 inches away to this switch. Why isn't it found?
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