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minchadw
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2 years ago
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How should I configure home network with switches and nests.

I have an unmanaged switch (d-link DGS-1016c) in a data closet supporting wired connections throughout my house. Since installing the switch, my Optik TV ceases to work (drops network connect in abou...
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    Nighthawk
    2 years ago

    Your previous setup of ONT > T3200 > Optik Box is no longer possible at your new place? The T3200 has multiple LAN ports on it so if there's a dedicated ethernet run to where the Optik box is, plug that directly to the T3200. You can have the Eero and your switch plugged into another of the LAN ports on the T3200. 

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Nighthawk
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2 years ago

Your previous setup of ONT > T3200 > Optik Box is no longer possible at your new place? The T3200 has multiple LAN ports on it so if there's a dedicated ethernet run to where the Optik box is, plug that directly to the T3200. You can have the Eero and your switch plugged into another of the LAN ports on the T3200. 

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minchadw
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2 years ago

I could go back to this setup, but my initial testing was that the switch does not work connected to the T3200. As this failed, I didnt try connecting the Eero to the T3200 either.

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    Nighthawk
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    2 years ago

    The switch could be malfunctioning also. It doesn't seem to be behaving normally.

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