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Re: Adding a GS108 switch to Nighthawk R7800
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Does this problem happen when you plug in the Ethernet switch with nothing connected to the switch? If just plugging in the switch causes the problem, I would replace the switch. If things are normal with nothing connected to the switch, try adding one Ethernet device at a time. Power each device off/on before adding it.
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Re: Adding a GS108 switch to Nighthawk R7800
> I have a new home with a smart panel that has all rooms wired for
> cat6. [...]
Define "smart panel". Is it any more than a patch panel? Are
devices already connected to the room ends of these cables?
> [...] I have tried adding the GS108 to my router [...]
"adding" how, exactly? What, exactly, are you connecting to what,
exactly? Hint: If a device has multiple Ethernet ports, then "connected
to device" is not enough detail.
> [...] and lose my wireless network.
What do the LED indicators on these devices indicate?
Visit http://netgear.com/support , put in your model number(s), and
look for Documentation. Get the User Manual(s). Read. Look for the
LED indicator descriptions.
> [...] What am I doing wrong?
Need to know what you're doing, first.
You should be able to connect any one Ethernet port on the switch to
any one LAN Ethernet port on the router. Other devices should be
connected to open Ethernet ports on the switch or open LAN Ethernet
ports on the router.
A plain GS108 is an unmanaged switch, and should be too stupid to
cause any serious trouble all by itself.
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Re: Adding a GS108 switch to Nighthawk R7800
What firmware version are you running? Number not something like latest.
Can we net this out to if you plug into the switch from the router you lose wireless or am I missing something? Have seen a few reports of losing wireless when Ethernet device is used. Reason for firmware version.
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@viall26 wrote:
The firmware version is v1.0.2.62. That is correct. Plug switch in to router and lose signal to wireless and ports in wired rooms.
Short of the famous reset router and start over with configuration I do not have a clue. As I said I have seen reports similar to this, but the .62 version of the firmware is supposed to fix some wireless issues.
You could try Voxel firmware. He sometimes fixes things Netgear has not. His firmware is based on Netgear with fixes and additions. Installs manually just like anyother Netgear firmware and for most folks just works. Would suggest a reset before doing an install should you go this way. Easy to come back should you want to by again doing a manual install this time with Netgear firmware.
Voxel firmware is here. https://www.voxel-firmware.com/Downloads/Voxel/html/index.html
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Re: Adding a GS108 switch to Nighthawk R7800
this is very weird as I have the same switch model plugged in to my R7800 and everything works as expected. Have you done a factory reset yet?
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Do you have an Xbox connected via Ethernet to the R7800? If so, unplug it and see if your problems go away. There have been reports for more than two years of a problem like you describe.
I have a 16-port Netgear Ethernet switch (GS116Ev2) connected to my R7800 without problems. The only issue I experienced was having to disable IGMP Snooping on the GS116Ev2 to keep the AppleTV from disconnecting from the iTunes PC. This is some kind Bonjour incompatibility between the R7800 and the GS116Ev2.
Since firmware v 1.0.2.62 is so new, if all else fails you might drop back to v 1.0.2.52, which is what I am running. After flashing the firmware, reset with the button on the back of the R7800 and then configure manually.
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Re: Adding a GS108 switch to Nighthawk R7800
On a side note I just downloaded the latest firmware so I will reset and try again in a little bit.
Thank you
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Does this problem happen when you plug in the Ethernet switch with nothing connected to the switch? If just plugging in the switch causes the problem, I would replace the switch. If things are normal with nothing connected to the switch, try adding one Ethernet device at a time. Power each device off/on before adding it.
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I want to use Comcast for TV and WiFi internet any suggestions ?
Also lots of stuff already hooked into the switch since I believe there is music and movie also hooked into the switch unfortunately can’t attach a photo from my phone
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> I moved into a condo with the GS 108 and have no clue what router to
> hook up to it [...]
First, start your own, new thread for your own, different problem.
When you do that, you might consider including some useful information.
The non-psychics in your audience may have very little knowledge of your
condo's size, shape, condtruction, and so on, making it tough to
recommend anything with any confidence.
Did you bring the GS108 to the condo, or did you find it in the
condo, aready connected to something(s)? (To what?)
> I want to use Comcast for TV and WiFi internet any suggestions ?
Fine with me. Have you talked with Comcast and/or the condo
management?
> Also lots of stuff already hooked into the switch since I believe
> there is music and movie also hooked into the switch [...]
"lots of stuff" is not a very detailed description of anything.
With my weak psychic powers, I can't tell you what's connected to
what in your condo. It's _your_ job to provide that information.
> [...] unfortunately can't attach a photo from my phone
I'd expect that a simple-text list of what's connected to what would
be much more helpful than any picture which you might provide. Hint 1:
If a device has multiple Ethernet ports, then "connected to device" is
not enough detail. Hint 2: Each cable has two ends.
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