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nbsimons
Aspirant
Jun 30, 2022
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Integrating Netgear NightHawk R7000 downstream from network switch downstream from other router

Hello,   I am working on upgrading my wireless network to include wired connections for high-demand devices.  The primary router that I am using is an ISP-provided Plume mesh WiFi router.  I had pr...
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    nbsimons
    Jun 30, 2022

    FURRYe38 -

     

    Thanks for the suggestion.

     

    After getting some sleep and starting fresh, I tried a clean reset of the TL-SG108E switch and the R7000.  After letting the switch boot, I connected the other downstream switches and confirmed successful connection.  I then configured the R7000 in AP mode using the same settings I tried before.  For whatever reason, everything worked this time around.  I am not sure if there was initial boot time on the switch or router that I was not giving adequate time to complete or what.  

     

    But for now, the the network is up and running so I am not going to argue with apparent success.

     

    Thanks for your time!

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FURRYe38
Guru - Experienced User
Jun 30, 2022

IF the router worked before you added switched and changed the configuration, then I would presume that what you added or changed maybe the cause of what your having problems with. Go back to the original configuration. 

 

Don't had a switch in between the Router and your host router. 

Change the Switches for a different brand and see. 

 

nbsimons's avatar
nbsimons
Aspirant
Jun 30, 2022

FURRYe38 -

 

Thanks for the suggestion.

 

After getting some sleep and starting fresh, I tried a clean reset of the TL-SG108E switch and the R7000.  After letting the switch boot, I connected the other downstream switches and confirmed successful connection.  I then configured the R7000 in AP mode using the same settings I tried before.  For whatever reason, everything worked this time around.  I am not sure if there was initial boot time on the switch or router that I was not giving adequate time to complete or what.  

 

But for now, the the network is up and running so I am not going to argue with apparent success.

 

Thanks for your time!