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Connection between 2 switches

iamSteve
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Connection between 2 switches

I own several netgear switches but have a question relating to a link between:-

GS724Tv3 - 24 Port Gigabit Pro Safe

GSS108EPP – 8-Port Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ Smart Managed Plus Click Switch

 

I currently use a single CAT 6 between these devices, however I have a 2nd CAT 6 between them but not connected.  Can I do anything with ports 23T/24T and two ports on the 8 port switch to impove connection speed between these two switches.  I obvioulsy need to avoid creating loops and realise it my just create a bottle neck elsewhere.

 

Steve.

 

Model: GS724Tv3|24 ports ProSafe Gigabit Smart switch
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schumaku
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Re: Connection between 2 switches

Hi Steve,

 

Yes, you can: Create a Static LAG (Link Aggregation Group) on both switches.

Note: It has to be static because of the 116EPP does not support dynamic/LACP. Don't connect the second connection before both ends are configured - in case something goes bullocks, you can always disconnect the cable again.

 

-Kurt

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schumaku
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Re: Connection between 2 switches

Hi Steve,

 

Yes, you can: Create a Static LAG (Link Aggregation Group) on both switches.

Note: It has to be static because of the 116EPP does not support dynamic/LACP. Don't connect the second connection before both ends are configured - in case something goes bullocks, you can always disconnect the cable again.

 

-Kurt

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iamSteve
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Re: Connection between 2 switches

Easy when you know how!  Smiley Happy

Thanks!

 

 

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schumaku
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Re: Connection between 2 switches

Many different names are used in the industry for the same - LAG, aggregation, bonding, ... - essentially all doing the same. Now you can also connect your NAS, your high performance workstation, ... to the network. Just create one LAG for each device.

Enjoy! 

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iamSteve
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I have also discovered that I can do the same to my Asus router on Lan Ports 1 and 2, however on my netgear GSS108EPP it appears I have to select LAG 1 from Ports 1 to 4 and LAG 2 from ports 5 to 8?

 

Why do I not have the option to set LAG1 to 5 and 6, Lag 2 to 7 and 8?

 

Is this restriction to do with hardware setup or just the firmware?

 

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schumaku
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Re: Connection between 2 switches

This is a strange UI design limitation only. Very unlikely this is a switch silicon limitation.

 

@YeZ can't this random limitation not be removed on the GSS (and while talking on the Nightawk Gaming Switches)? Especially on the PoE model here where LAG usage on PoE port is not that common? The UI code does exist for many similar Smart Managed Plus switches, so no rocket science. Thank you for considering!

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iamSteve
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Well I tried the connection, set up both switches plugged in, then I notices one was at 1000Mb and the other was at 100Mb.

I re booted both switches, they both came back as 1000Mb and looked to be working.

 

Later in the day I was having issues on my Asus router showing that my wireless password was incorrent when devices tried to connect, I then found out that the ports had returned to 100Mb/1000Mb.  Once the 100Mb link was removed all went smoothly again???

I have not bonded the router to the first switch just switch 1 and 2 together then had this issue.

Any Ideas?

 

ASUS Router > Single Cat6 > Port 7 on 8Port switch.....

Port 3 & 4 on 8Port Switch to Poer 23 & 24 on 24 Port Switch

 

All cables check out fine.

 

LAG GS724T.JPGLAG GSS108EPP.JPG

 

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iamSteve
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Update to the above, the link between both netgeat switches appears to be working now, I have issues to the Asus that I will open a new question for.

It looks like the Cat 7 patch lead was twisted 180 deg to plug into one of the switch ports and this was causing it to connect at 100Mb not 1000Mb rate upsetting the LAG settings.

 

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