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vdotmatrix
Guide
Nov 08, 2021
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R8000 nighthawk ethernet issue

i have an SB6183 modem and the R8000 nighthawk router and an 8-port switch. this has been the house system config for at least a decade. Modem>ethernet cable>R8000>Ethernet cable>8-port ethernet swi...
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    vdotmatrix
    Nov 13, 2021

    After a painful interval of research, the saga is finally over.

     

    I installed a new gs116NA switch, and only used one ethernet port on the R8000 to supply it and EVERYTHING works now.

     

    A bad 8-port ethernet switch was the cause of so much grief.

     

     

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plemans
Guru - Experienced User
Jul 04, 2022

have you tried downgrading the firmware?

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vdotmatrix
Guide
Jul 05, 2022

Down grading?

 

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    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User
    Jul 05, 2022

    yes, the firmware. 

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    vdotmatrix
    Guide
    Jul 05, 2022

    Sorry, thankyou, hate to tie up this thread but is there a known issue with the current firmware? What are symptoms of problems with this update?

     

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    plemans
    Guru - Experienced User
    Jul 06, 2022

    Its more an issue of "some devices have issues" versus all devices have issues. Which is why we recommend trying downgrading a version or 2 for those that do have issues. 

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    vdotmatrix
    Guide
    Jul 22, 2022

    Is there anyplace i can take this to have   checked out?