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dbarbee
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May 16, 2020

Can't connect the ethernet port on an MR60 to a switch, it doesn't seem to recognize the switch.

I replaced my very old internet gateway with a new MR60 mesh system with 2 sattelites (MS60). I'm not sure what rhe exact model number is as the Model selector for the formum post does not recognize ...
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dbarbee
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May 20, 2020

Hi Christian,

 

It was definately the router no working with the switch. I moved th cable from the router from the TrendNet switch to my Powerliner Adapter's (WD Livewire) built in 4 port hub/switch and it started to work. I'm not sure if the Livewire's switch/hub is gigabit speed. The powerline transmission rate is only 200Mbs

 

Duncan

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Christian_R
NETGEAR Employee Retired
May 21, 2020

Hi Duncan, 


Thanks for getting back. I'll forward this post to our product teams for further input. In the meantime, I can assist with support getting in contact with you for further investigation. If you wish to be contacted, please send me a private message with your contact info. 

 

Christian