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Bingra
Aspirant
Jan 15, 2021
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Linking GS308 to a GS305

Wondering if it is possible to link these 2 switches. 

 

I have the 8 port on the 2nd level of my house, and i would like to place the 4 port switch on the lower level so i can be hardwired to additional devices. 

 

Is this possible with these 2 switches? 

  • Both switches are unmanaged switches so you should be able to plug into any port. 

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    • Bingra's avatar
      Bingra
      Aspirant

      Excellent!

       

      I have them both here, i plugged the Cat 7 cable into the 4 port, and one of my devices couldnt recognize an IP address. 

       

      Wondering if i need to use a specific port to link them, or if i can connect my Ethernet into any port on my 4 port switch and it should work.

       

       

       

       

      • plemans's avatar
        plemans
        Guru - Experienced User

        Both switches are unmanaged switches so you should be able to plug into any port.