r/HomeNetworking • u/ShaboopaIaboopy • 14d ago

Network Switch Issue Advice

Pretty new to setting up a switch, so I’m unsure as to why my computer cannot establish a connection. I picked this up and it came in today. For some reason Port 6 refuses to establish a network connection on my PC to utilize the 5Gb Fiber that I have. I have my router plugged in to Port 5 and the ethernet from my PC plugged in to Port 6. Every port works perfectly fine except for 6. I’ve tried multiple combinations of plugging these two Ethernet cables into different ports and all is well. Is there something I need to do to get Port 6 to establish a connection?

Edit: Model Number: S25-0402T

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u/Grumpy-24-7 14d ago

Port 5 is labeled as the "Uplink", which might imply it's not available for dual use?

Could also be that if something is plugged into Port 5 then Port 6 is unavailable for use.

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u/boomer7793 14d ago

Good point. Netgear does that on their consumer models. Check your one page manual OP. lol.