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No Internet over Ethernet Connections
My desktop computer is connected to the D7800 using Cat 5 direct to an Ethernet port. Yesterday afternoon I found that I couldn't reach the Internet or anything else on my network. After a fair bit ...
Removingf the PoE Adaptors didn't help, but a Factory Reset seems to have fixed it (se far). I'll be back if the fault returns in a day or two.
If it doesn't, I'll mark this Topic as solved.
Thanks for the suggestions.
The update was done by my son who uses a WiFi connection. I would consider re-applying it, but I no longer have a wired connection!
I must admit, I was under the misapprehension that doing a Factory Reset would restore the firmware to the 'factory' state, but clearly not. It will clear all the settings though, so I'd better get a good record of what they are!
I'm not in a position to try disconnecting the PoE devices ATM, but I'll try it and report back later.
Removingf the PoE Adaptors didn't help, but a Factory Reset seems to have fixed it (se far). I'll be back if the fault returns in a day or two.
If it doesn't, I'll mark this Topic as solved.
- Glad to hear it! Hopefully it stays working!
