Cant see Netgear Switch GS108PP in my Network

[Krustytheclown]

Hello,

i have several Netgear Switches, but this one i can not see in my Homenetwork.

It is unmanaged. All other, which i can see, are Managed Switches.

Could it be, that i can not see this switch?

Thank you

[michaelkenward]

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@Krustytheclown wrote:

It is unmanaged. All other, which i can see, are Managed Switches.

Could it be, that i can not see this switch?

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Yes. Why would it show up on the network?

Unlike Web Managed (Plus) Switches, some of them with similar model numbers, unmanaged switches don't have an IP address that you can latch on to to do management things.

While many questions about routers are generic and could be answered anywhere, some things need specialist knowledge.

You might get more help, and find earlier questions and answers specific to your device, in the appropriate section for your hardware. That's probably here:

Plug-And-Play No-Configuration Access Switches Forum

You might like to search there for messages related to your problem.

I will ask the Netgear moderator to move your message.

In the meantime you could visit the support pages:

Support | NETGEAR

Feed in your model number and check the documentation for your hardware. Look at the label on the device for the model number.

Check for various troubleshooting tips.

You may have done this already. I can't tell from your message.

I mention it because Netgear stopped supplying printed manuals and CD versions some years ago and people sometimes miss the downloads.

[plemans]

@michaelkenward statement is correct. An unmanaged switch you won't see on your network. It doesn't get an IP address and has no management functions. 

[Krustytheclown]

Thank you both,

i thought there must be an IP to rout the package through this switch. but iam an beginner...

thx

Chris