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Frznrth
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6 years ago

How to test ethernet switch?

Hi I hooked up a simple Netgear switch to allow me to run lines to each of my optic boxes and to wifi boosters.  When I turned it all on my whole system when down - no wifi, no tv - nothing - wife n...
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Frznrth
Organizer
6 years ago

It seems like it was sending some signal - at least for a while.  I ordered a dongle to try it with my laptop.  What do I look for?  How do I test it?

Just get another switch?

Thanks

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Frznrth
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6 years ago

I read that for some switches at least you need to restart the router after connecting.  True?

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    xray
    Hero
    6 years ago

    Perhaps for managed switches but I've never needed to do that for unmanaged switches.

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