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Ethernet Switch down of Router not allowing ethernet connection
I Recently installed a new unmanaged ethernet switch (TP-Link Model TL-SG1016) and anything connected is periodically allowing connection but keeps disconnecting (This can range between seconds or ho...
If you are an Optik TV subscriber then the issue may be related to Optiks use of network broadcast traffic.
I took a look at the specifications for that switch on the TP-Link web site. They do not specifically mention support for IGMP snooping:
This switch is marketed as a business / rack mounted switch .. which may explain the deficiency.
I do not see a 16 port version of their consumer / SOHO branded switches on the TP-Link web site but there is an 8 port switch, TL-SG108 that does support IGMP snooping.
A strong caveat, on my part, though. My knowledge of network protocols in general and Optik's network implementation in particular is superficial at best. In the absence of definitive Optik documentation and/or technical support from Telus my opinion is worth what you paid for 🙂 .
Even if your switches support IGMP snooping you still may encounter weird issues with some of your network aware appliances. My Daikin wall mounted thermostat refuses to talk to my Daikin iPhone app when we stream content from our Optik PVR. While this is annoying .. it isn't lethal ... so we live with it.
