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JediJurist17
Dec 10, 2021Aspirant
Replacement Switch Not Giving IP Address
I apologize in advance for this newbie question, I am barely network literate. I have an older unmanaged netgear 100/10 switch that has a direct connection to an Xfinity router/modem. It worked just f...
schumaku
Dec 10, 2021Guru - Experienced User
Correct power supply on the new switch?
What show the LEDs - start with the power and the uplink (to the router/modem) - see https://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/GS116V2/GS116v2_IG_EN.pdf ?
- JediJurist17Dec 11, 2021AspirantPower cable is the one that came with the new switch, plugged into the same power strip as the original switch, which continues to work just fine. Green power light comes on. Cable from router (plugged into port 1) produces NO light on the new switch. Immediately shows flickering light when plugged into the first port on the old switch. Other devices plugged into the new switch are flickering double green but getting no internet.
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