Help Required Flicking Power Light - NETGEAR ProSAFE 16 Port Gigabit Switch GS116 (unmanaged)

[tango472]

Hi All,

I am facing an issue with my switch in that it does seem to be working. I've tried to connect a laptop via ethernet cable to the switch and it does not seem to detect it.

I removed the switch and can see that it has a flicking power light to the very left hand side of the switch.

Things I have tried:

1. I have disconnected the switch from the mains and re-connected

2. Plugged into a different power socket

Not sure if this can be fixed or if I need to buy another switch.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,

R

[plemans · Accepted solution]

You might also want to check into the warranty. I think the prosafe switches have a lifetime warranty.

https://www.netgear.com/business/documents/prosafe-lifetime-warranty/default.aspx

You can check by clicking mynetgear at the top. Register an account and then the device. You should be able to check warranty there. 

[schumaku]

Impossible to say if this is a power supply or a switch issue. Look around if you have a similar 12V DC of about 1A* power supply available for a test. *I think e.g. the 12V DC, 500 mA unit from a smaller switch should be able to bring up the switch with just one Ethernet port in use.

[plemans · Accepted solution]

You might also want to check into the warranty. I think the prosafe switches have a lifetime warranty.

https://www.netgear.com/business/documents/prosafe-lifetime-warranty/default.aspx

You can check by clicking mynetgear at the top. Register an account and then the device. You should be able to check warranty there. 

[tango472]

Thank you Plemans - very helpful. You were indeed correct and I have requested a replacement under warranty, very much appreciated. Great support and advise, saved me a few pounds for sure, much appreciated. @plemans 

[tango472]

Thanks for replying to my post, have ordered a replacement. Appreciated. @schumaku