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JessiNet
Nov 18, 2017Aspirant
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...
- Nov 18, 2017An 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.
JessiNet
Nov 18, 2017Aspirant
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.
TheEther
Nov 18, 2017Guru
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.
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.
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