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Spaztic
Aspirant
Mar 21, 2021

Gs608 ethernet switch crashes internet

When plugging in and turning on the Ethernet switch it stops my router and internet services working, what could be the issue
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plemans
Guru - Experienced User
Mar 21, 2021

A few more details might help. 

What modem do you have? 

What router do you have? 

how is it connected? Are you going Modem---switch---router

or how exactly is it connected in your setup? 

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Spaztic
Aspirant
Mar 21, 2021
I’m going telstra modem then router(huawei is the brand) then the netgear switch via cat 5e cable
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    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User
    Mar 22, 2021

    The switch is only connected to the router? 

    Or how is it wired up?