Connecting a Switch to a Router.

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mahnac

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Hi Guys

I have recently bought a new 24 port switch to add to my network.
When I connect the new switch into my rourer via a standerd cat5e cable and I plug my computers into the switch all of the computers say that they have limited or no conectivity.

Do I need to use a crossover cable? would that be the solution to my problem?

Thanks heaps
 
Geoff

Geoff

VIP Member
Most modern equipment will recognize that you used a crossover instead of a straight through (or vice versa), and automatically switch the pairs so that it works properly.

On your router, do you have DHCP enabled, and/or are your clients connected to the switch setup with a static IP?
 
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mahnac

New Member
[-0MEGA-];1106953 said:
Most modern equipment will recognize that you used a crossover instead of a straight through (or vice versa), and automatically switch the pairs so that it works properly.

On your router, do you have DHCP enabled, and/or are your clients connected to the switch setup with a static IP?
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No all my computers are set to automaticly acquire a ip when connecting to a network.
 
Quiltface

Quiltface

Active Member
Sounds like you either need to set your computers to static addressing or configure a DHCP server.
 
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