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Josh2416 · 07-14-2022

My setup is cable coax to my ISP provided modem, which is connected to a nest Wi-Fi router. 2 years ago I purchased an 8 port unmanaged TP-link switch to connect to the one port on the Nest router and had 4 hardwire devices connected to the switch. I...

Josh2416 · 07-25-2022

Same here. The switch never hit the floor, and it reconnected after plugging it in one device at a time. The router freaked out.

Josh2416 · 07-25-2022

So I disconnected the originaly TP Link switch, plugged it into the LAN port on the Nest router, without any devices, then plugged in one device at a time as suggested. This worked fine and didn't bring down the entire network. Since I already ordere...

Josh2416 · 07-16-2022

Thanks @olavrb for your assistance. @EdwardT Just to clarify, I have the Nest wifi system not the 1st Gen Google WiFi, if that matters. The LAN port on the router still functions, as I currently have my CCTV DVR connected. I just ordered a new 8 port...

Josh2416 · 07-15-2022

My setup form the begining has been the switch connected to the LAN port on the Nest router.

Josh2416 · 07-15-2022

Switch: TP-Link 8 Port Gigabit Unmanaged (TL-SG1008D)Devices connected to switch: TMobile Cell Tower, CCTV DVR, PS5, Sony Bravia TV.All have been connected for the past 2 years with no issue.

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