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Ethernet switch stopped working
I have been using the TP-Link TL-SG105 Ethernet switch for 18 months now without any issues. The it plugs into the ethernet jack in the wall and then into my various devices such as my TV and my ...
Unmanaged switches do not assignin IP addresses. They should be transparent to the devices connected to it.
When you test the switch connect just a laptop or desktop and don't plug in any other devices.
When you test the switch connect just a laptop or desktop and don't plug in any other devices.
- When I connect a single device to the switch (which is connected to the wall jack) the device does not connect to the internet.
When I connect that same device to the wall jack directly, it successfully connects to the internet.
The switch is not passing through the connection, even though it used to do it for 18 months perfectly.
Tried replacing the switch with a brand new one and the issue persists.- FuzzyLogic
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If you can connect a computer to the switch you can try these steps to see if you can get an IP address:
How do I renew the IP address of my computer (Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8,10, Mac) | TP-Link
