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jjs2955
Nov 09, 2020Initiate
Top ether net port has never worked.
The top ether net port has neve worked for internet connection to my laptop. The bottom port works. Is the top port a special port to connect to something I have no idea what? Or, it the unit de...
plemans
Nov 09, 2020Guru - Experienced User
The top port isn't anything special. Its just 2 ethernet connections.
if one doesn't work, it could be defective, the pins could be bent, or some other issue.
Is it still within warranty?
Or you could just buy a cheap unmanaged switch to connect to the bottom port to expand your port options.