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Grumblebow
Sep 23, 2025Aspirant
RS200 doesn't recognize Ethernet cable
Replaced router because of an EOS notice, but it refuses to recognize the Ethernet cable from the router. I can get internet access through the old router on that port, so it doesn't appear to be a h...
Grumblebow
Sep 23, 2025Aspirant
Update: it works fine if I run the cable from the modem through a switch and then another cable to the RS200 (they're all CAT5 and worked fine with the old router). It's not ideal but it works.
FURRYe38
Sep 23, 2025Guru - Experienced User
What is the Mfr and model# of the Internet Service Providers modem/ONT the NG router is connected too?
Seems like some interoperability issue between the RS router and your modem or ONT you have.