I have a GS316 16 port unmanaged switch feeding my home network. My ISP router connects to the switch and then the switch feeds multiple wall outlets around the house and another 5 port switch. This setup has worked almost flawlessly for over 6 years until yesterday. Now the ports that have connections to active devices (including the router) flash both LEDs green continuously, but at different rates. I cannot get an internet connection on any port.
I've tried the following troubleshooting:
Power down switch and power on = fail
Connect directly to router ethernet = pass
Use a different cable from router to GS316 = fail
Try different ports for connecting router to GS316 = fail
Connect directly to GS316 (instead of via wall outlets) = fail
Connect the 5-port switch to the router = pass
This leads me to believe the switch is no longer working correctly. Are there any more troubleshooting steps I could try?
Perfect troubleshooting process and documentation.
These switches are coming with a three-year warranty, so after five or six ears I fear you are out of luck. But try anyway https://my.netgear.com/ - My Registered Devices - Request Hardware Support
the only other thing I'd check would be the power supply. I've had more power supplies fail on me than unmanaged switches. Maybe yours is putting out just enough power to light up the leds. Luckily its a pretty standard 12v/1amp power supply. You probably have one rated the same (or higher amperage) that you could try with. Just make sure the voltage is exactly the same. Amps can be higher but not lower.
And if it doesn't work, shooties. Time for a new switch.
