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kwarwic
Jan 28, 2025Aspirant
SXR80 with GS308E - Connect SXS80 directly to SXR80 or vial port on switch in VLAN set up
SXR80 + SXS80 + two SXS30 sats all running fine via wired backhaul. We have several switches MODEM SXR80 (patch cabled to switch in closet) GS308E (patch cable to all wired locations - Sound b...
FURRYe38
Jan 28, 2025Guru - Experienced User
SXR80-SXS80-GS308E is best. This model switch may cause problems between the SXS and the SXR.
If you need a switch behind the SXR, then a GS308 series switch, with out the (E) in the model# would be recommended.
If you need the GS308E to do some VLAN tagging, you could connect the GS308E behind the SXR, then also connect a GS308 (Non E) version behind the SXR and ethernet connect the SXS to this switch here.
kwarwic
Jan 28, 2025Aspirant
Thanks!... This rookie mind needs to digest that and I'm leaving for a day and a half... I'm sure I'll be back with a follow up question đ or two or three. Appreciate the heads up.
- FURRYe38Jan 28, 2025Guru - Experienced User
Sounds good. Try not to over think it. Just make it simple as possible. I've found that non managed/smart switches work best for ethernet connected Orbi systems.
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