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  1. S

    Question HDMI 2.1 switch/splitter 2 in 2 out

    Hello, I am looking for a switch as said in the title : a switch for HDMI v2.1, that has 2 in and 2 out and that can display everything at the same time. Little example to be clear : I have a PC which i want to use either on a 165Hz display, either on a TV in 4K HDR. Same for a PS5...
    • Switch2.1
    • Thread
    • 2.1 hdmi hdmi2.1 HDR high refresh rate matrix switch pc PS5 splitter Switch TV
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Computer Peripherals
  2. W

    Question Tp-link JetStream switch - no lan, switch and router unreachable

    I have replaced older 'dumb' Tp-Link switch SF1016DS with a smart JetSteam switch TL-SG2016P, same place, power socket, devices, patch cables etc... However the LAN seems to be completely dead: neither the switch nor router (Asus DSL N16) is ping-able(general failure) from the test client...
    • wondra2
    • Thread
    • jetstream omada Switch TP-Link
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Networking
  3. W

    Question Fitting TP-Link Omada switch in 10" rack with only 2mm left - - - will it overheat ?

    I would like to get an Omada switch(es) with at least 12 ports for a small 10" rack, there is the TP-Link TL-SG2016P that seems to be best fit. However, the trouble is that the width of the switch is 286mm, while the internal space behind rails I measured in the 10" rack is just 288mm, only 2mm...
    • wondra2
    • Thread
    • omada Overheat rack Switch
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Networking
  4. Lautaro96

    Question Help finding switch name (ID)

    Hi, I have a HyperX mouse that is 7 months old and recently the wheel click stopped working. I decided to repair it, open it and change the faulty switch but it doesn't have any identification (I haven't removed it yet) Do you know where I can find the name of the switch on a page or someone...
  5. H

    Question which is better strategy: include all ports needed in 3 switches or 2 switches

    My small office network has 53 needed ports to hook up. I bought a 48-port switch. One port of the 48 must connect the router, leaving 47 ports open on the switch. 53-47 = 6 left to find homes for. I also have 4 access points not considered in the 53. And those need PoE. So I bought an 8-port...
    • hot_cocoa
    • Thread
    • network performance poe switch Switch
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Networking
  6. aranorde

    Question Need help with Nintendo Switch Thermal Paste / Cooling Solutions.

    I've been planning to re-paste thermal paste for my V2 switch (2019). It doesn't get seriously hot, but there is definitely an increase in heat fan noise and heat overall. Plus I think it needs little bit of cleaning and servicing! I have serveral years of experience with PC parts and larger...
    • aranorde
    • Thread
    • console cooling Nintendo Nintendo Switch Switch Thermal pad
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Cooling
  7. M

    Question My PC case doesn't have a power switch connector, it only has two reset switches

    Hi, i'm building my first pc and i have a problem with my PC case which is that it doesn't have a Power button switch connector. The thing is that the PC case has the power led connectors (+ and -) and It has 2 reset switch connectors (this two doesn't specify which is + or -, they are like...
    • MorcillaKidd
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    • case connector Power Button Switch
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Systems
  8. M

    [SOLVED] A Confusing Network Connection Issue

    I have an odd network problem I can't figure out. Here's a basic map of the set up: The modem connects to a switch(1) then from there it goes to a router which provides wifi, a tablet, and another switch(2). The tablet works fine on ethernet and the wifi signal is working with devices such as...
    • MiliBlue
    • Thread
    • conectivity internet Modem networking Switch
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Networking
  9. J

    Question connecting Nintendo Switch audio to PC with bluetooth

    Hi. I just wanna connect the audio from Nintendo Switch to PC via Bluetooth. I have a Bluetooth 5.0 dongle, but the Nintendo doesn't perceive my PC because the PC isn't a speaker in my opinion. My ideal circumstance will be like Nintendo audio --(Bluetooth)-- PC --(Bluetooth)-- Wireless...
    • Jay Moon
    • Thread
    • Bluetooth Nintendo Switch wireless
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Components
  10. Herbata

    [SOLVED] D-link DES-1026g 23-10/100mb and 2-1000mb, internet speed above 100mb, but when switch engaded is 9mb

    Hi, reasently I bought D-link Des-1026g 25 ports, but i have trouble with speeds on it. When pc is connected to router via cat5 in wall i have above 100mb (110 sometimes 120), but when i connect router via wall cable to switch in my room and switch to my pc, on pc i only have 9mb max 10mb. Why...
    • Herbata
    • Thread
    • ethernet ethernet routers Ethernet Speed network network speed Personal Computer Switch
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Networking
  11. E

    Question PC Not Using Full Bandwidth

    Hi, I am experiencing a problem where my pc isn't using the full bandwidth. I have 1000mbps speed but the online speed test says I have 90mbps. This happened completely random since earlier today it was working fine. I have tried looking into my other pc to see if it has the same problem but it...
  12. P

    Question Are MAC addresses coupled to customer details upon purchase of NICs or computers? If not, why is this?

    Hi everyone, I have done quite some research, but there is something about MAC addresses and traceability that I don't understand. Can someone explain it to me? My current understanding is as follows: MAC addresses are used on the local network level. If someone attempts to connect to an...
    • phenomena-in-code
    • Thread
    • Connection criminals customer details identify law enforcement Mac Address NICs Switch traceability
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Networking
  13. J

    Question 10-Gigabit mixed with 1-Gigabit Network on Windows 10

    I need a file server with a fast connection (random and sustained read/write speeds) to one workstation and a gigabit connection to several other machines. The other machines are render nodes for which a gigabit connection to the file server is sufficient. The workstation needs fast access to...
    • jtyubv
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    • Switch ten gigabit windows
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Networking
  14. S

    Question Connecting PC via switch with another separate router

    I'm not sure if anyone can help me or if what I'm trying to achieve is even possible without using a powerline ethernet connection or something. I'm on full fibre and my ONT is downstairs in my office with my desktop PC. The ONT is connected to a switch which then has one port going to the PC...
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    [SOLVED] Problem with GbE connection

    Hi, I have problem with my computer saying that my connection is only 100mbps. My computer has a GbE ethernet and I use Cat 5e everywhere. I just want to transfer files between my computer and NAS at full speed(1000Mbps). I don't know why tha't happening but when I transfer files now it's...
  16. K

    Question Recommend Switch for 20 connection intranet

    Hello - We have 18 cashiers and a server that are currently connected on a unmanned 1 GB switch. (This system is not on the internet....but just a local intranet in same room). We are having some data drops and were told to look at a 2GB switch and upgrading our cables as a solution. I would...
  17. M

    Question Mesh routers, multiple switches, PS4 lag

    Greetings everyone. I am getting lag on my PS4, every 1-3 seconds my commands will throttle a bit, or go on for a up to a second after I’ve let the button go. I’ve got a wired home setup, wires leave the ISP router and go into a network of 3 D-Link COVR-1100 mesh routers. These are wired too...
    • moresco
    • Thread
    • covr dlink ethernet backhaul lag Mesh mesh ethernet ps4 Switch
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Networking
  18. T

    Question wifi from switch

    CAN I CONNECT SOMETHING TO A SWITCH TO GET WIFI ? :( I have extremely poor wireless coverage everywhere through my house unless directly in front of the modem/router large 4 bedroom house, lots of bricks and lots of walls so impacts the WIFI signal significantly.. i have 3 wireless...
    • terristone
    • Thread
    • access point coverage gs105 netgear prosafe swiches Switch wifi wifi coverage wireless
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Wireless Networking
  19. D

    [SOLVED] How best to connect Powerlines, WiFi Mesh nodes (Velop) and desktop switches?

    Hello! Very confused with all this and I'm desperately trying to figure out what should connect to what and which way around etc. Each Powerline adapter has 2 ports on it. So one to a node, another to a switch? Or one to the node and one from the node to the switch? Or one to the switch and one...
    • DippyDanny
    • Thread
    • Linksys Powerline Powerline Adapter Switch velop wifi mesh
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Networking
  20. J.wilhelm

    [SOLVED] Router after a switch

    Trying to get better connectivity on the front end of my house. Currently have Modem>router>router but am getting about 100 less mbps up front at the 2nd router. Is it possible to go modem>router>switch>router? This would put everything up front hardwired to the switch, and the 2nd router just...
    • J.wilhelm
    • Thread
    • internet Internet Access networking router Switch
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Networking
  21. V

    [SOLVED] Help setting up this network switch

    My router is this: https://www.amazon.com/802-11a-Wireless-ax-Integrated-Residential-Replaces/dp/B08PCRYJPW I need to connect my two NAS and my PC to a network switch capable of 10g fiber internet so I found this...
    • Victel
    • Thread
    • internet network router Switch
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: Networking
  22. M

    [SOLVED] Ethernet switch cannot send simultaneously

    suppose an ethernet switch having three rj45 ports in which 1 and 2 are configured as inputs and 3 as output. Input one sends packets of A1,A2,A3,... and input two sends packets of B1,B2,B3,... The output recieves and sends packets in the form of A1B1,A2B2,A3B3,... Now, suppose I have four rj45...
  23. simple_Robi

    Question Comunication Between a Google Wifi and a switch

    Goodmorning everyone Here's my network setup: I have my ISP main router, I think a d-link 4G router, as my internet provider. To that router, is connceted through ethernet two things: 1) GoogleWiFi for having all my devices connected to the same wifi all over the house: 2) a TP-link...
  24. J

    [SOLVED] Help to find proper switch and configuration for home made door access system

    Hi everybody, As a software developer and an electronic hobbyist, I am working on my own door access system. This is going pretty well and I could already implement most of the required parts, but I am facing a last challenge: the network. This is a critical part of the security of my system...
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    [SOLVED] Need Help With Setting up a Switch

    Hey everyone! Long time lurker here. I recently came across something that stumped me. I recently moved into a new house and its the first house I have with ethernet ports in every room. Well I went into the panel and setup a switch and I cant get any of the ethernet ports to work. I have...
  26. J

    [SOLVED] HP Procurve 408 power supply

    Hi all, I've managed to pickup a HP procure 408 switch for some homelab testing, etc. Unfortunately it came without a power cable. Would anyone with more electronics know-how be able to identify what sort of adapter I require? Specifically around the plug type? Ideally I can pickup something...
    • Jimbo832
    • Thread
    • home Network homelab hpe networking Power Adapter Switch
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Networking
  27. J

    Question Mechanical Keyboard W key not 'holding' I hold the key and sometimes it stops and starts again.

    Hi Guys, So I have a mechanical keyboard, its like 2 years old. My W key for some reason when I play games and I am running by holding W sometimes it jumps/stutters. So Like lets say Im holding W for 10 seconds sometimes it will stop after a few seconds for like 1ms so that instead of...
  28. S

    Question Joycons not working properly after stick replacement ?

    Hey, so I recently replaced the sticks on my Joycons as they had an awful drift and were unbearable to use. The process was fairly simple and I thought I did a very good job. Sadly, that was not the case and, despite both Joycons working perfectly fine when directly connected to the console (as...
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    [SOLVED] Not sure if I should get switch/wireless access point or router

    So I just moved into a building that forces me to use a certain ISP. Turns out they have an ONT in the building and the only thing I have access to is a managed switch in the wall of my closet that then has cables running to ethernet ports in my walls but they only activated one port and want to...
  30. xAstroz

    [SOLVED] Netgear GS324v2 - 24port Gigabit Unmanaged Switch is showing "Unidentified Network - No Internet access"

    I recently installed a GS324v2 24-Port Unmanaged Gigabit Switch up in our attic that routes out to over 30 different devices across my 2-story house via 10-15 ethernet cables where some of them hook up to a 5-port gigabit ethernet switches (GS305). I installed the switch back on September 3rd...
    • xAstroz
    • Thread
    • networking No internet access Switch
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Networking
  31. djferguson

    [SOLVED] What kind of switch would I need for two computers to connect to two monitors using different inputs?

    I have a gaming pc connected to two monitors. One monitor uses DVI and the secondary monitor uses HDMI. I want a switch(or other solution) so that when I work from home I can come plug in my work laptop and use the same keyboard, mouse, and displays without too much of a hassle.
  32. B

    [SOLVED] Some help and advices setting up this home network!

    Hi, this is my first post on the forum, i been coming around since 2009 but never registered and account Well i have some doubt and problem with my actual network config. i get by luck a HPE 1950 48g 2sfp+ 2xgt switch, a HP, hp 1910 24g je006a, a Router CISCO 1921, and a old IBM x3650, and a...
  33. cavalo123

    [SOLVED] Netgear Ethernet switch help

    Hi, I've recently set up an unmanaged Netgear 24port (GS324) Gigabit Ethernet Switch from a Virgin Superhub (UK). Wireless speeds are clocking at 250mbps which is roughly in line with my 350mbps deal, but the speed from the switch won't seem to go above 75/80mbps (regardless of location)...
    • cavalo123
    • Thread
    • ethernet routers Slow Speed Switch wired wireless
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Networking
  34. Rist

    [SOLVED] Gigabit Switch making PC only 100 Mbit/s

    Hey guys, I bought a Gigabit LS105G TP-Link switch for my home network, but after connecting my PC to it, my ISP Router says it's 100Mbit/s, even though the switch, and both cables used (ISP Router to Switch / Switch to PC) are 1000Mbit/s. I've checked the Ethernet connection on the PC, it says...
    • Rist
    • Thread
    • networking Switch
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Networking
  35. D

    [SOLVED] Looking for hardware KVM switch to handle new and legacy ports, connections

    I have three PCs, an HP Omen, an Acer Predator, and another HP. The monitor port is HDMI on the monitor I use. The keyboard is USB, and the mouse is wireless USB. These are compatible with the HP Omen. The other PCs are 15-pin and PS2. I need a hardware KVM switch that will handle all those...
  36. I

    [SOLVED] Question about boot order in home network

    Hi all! I'm just getting into homelabbing and am seeing some strange behavior from my setup. I'm running pfSense on a Dell R210 II and a Brocade ICX-6450-24P switch. My setup is the following: Verizon -> pfSense on Dell R210 II -> Brocade switch (layer 2 firmware on boot) The Dell R210 II...
    • iDurr
    • Thread
    • Brocade networking pfSense router Switch
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Networking
  37. S

    [SOLVED] Security concerns with switch

    Hello, I recently purchased a used Dell PowerConnect 6248 switch for use in LAN parties with my friends (I'm aware it's quite overkill), but I have absolutely zero experience with managed switches or anything network related. I am motivated to learn more about operating and configuring this...
    • smmm
    • Thread
    • Dell home Network managed switch powerconnect security Switch
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Networking
  38. appletatoes

    [SOLVED] Router, Switch & Modem Issue

    I've been setting up a new home with fresh cabling and am at the final stages of configuring all of the settings for both the router and switch on the network. I'm having a problem where the router says "Your ISP's DHCP does not function properly." I have the modem plugged into port 24 on a 24...
  39. SwiftGift

    [SOLVED] PCIe Switches for CPU and GPU ?

    I would like to build a system that is able to test different combinations of CPU and GPU hardware without needing to be physically reconfigured. For example, say I have CPU A, and CPU B; and I have GPU X, and GPU Y. I need some type of PCIe switch to connect the devices. This would enable the...
  40. andlex12

    [SOLVED] Why is my internet speed FASTER through a network switch?

    Why is my internet speed FASTER through a network switch? Test setup #1 Computer -> CAT6 cable -> Xfinity Gateway = 70mbps… Test setup #2 Computer -> CAT6 cable -> Gigabit Switch -> CAT6 cable -> Xfinity Gateway = 95mbps… How is this possible? Same computer, same Xfinity Gateway, same CAT6...
    • andlex12
    • Thread
    • internet networking Speed test Switch
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Networking
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