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Ethernet Switch -- Not Connecting Devices
Hello, I have currently have: - A modem - A router (Netgear Nighthawk R700) - An ethernet switch (Netgear GS105V5/5 Port) - A PC - A gaming console Basically, I have the following connect...
> - Maybe I can clear it up a bit (sorry):
When I read "Basically", I expected trouble.
> [...] There is also a green light that is constantly on above the
> fourth port (on the right side).If a switch port indicates a connection when there's no connection,
then I'd get a different switch.> - I tried plugging my cable that comes from the router to the switch in
> every port. No lights came on. [...]If a switch port indicates no connection when there is a connection,
then I'd get a different switch.> Sounds to me like a bad switch.
Still true.
> - A router (Netgear Nighthawk R700)
R7000? Firmware version?
> [...] There is one light that is constantly one whether anything else
> is plugged in or not (It is the right light above the fourth ethernet
> port, possibly indicating only 10mbs). [...]
> [...] no lights are indicating that the signals are being picked out
> and output. [...]
Sounds to me like a bad switch.
> - A PC
> - A gaming console
If you have only two client devices, then why do you need the switch?