Can't daisy chain switches??

katie279 · 5 Jul 2020 at 14:45

Hi all,

Just routed 7m of cables through the floorboards to get ethernet to another room and having an odd problem.

Setup
1) I have a 24 port switch under the stairs that connects to the router
2) I have an 8 port switch in the new room
3) I've then connected from the 24 port switch to the 8 port switch and from the 8 port switch to my TV and there's no network connection.

When I take the switch out the equation and plug directly into the TV everything works great, so I know the switch is the problem.

Strangely I've been using this switch for about three years without problem and just moved it upstairs when I was doing this.

Are there any issues with daisy chaining switches or configuration problems that could be causing this?

Both are Netgear powered switches.

katie279 · 5 Jul 2020 at 15:01

Thanks both.

Yes, crimped myself - could well be related! (Tested with network tester and all pins fine)

Switches are Netgear GS324:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B01ARQWN6U?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

And GS308:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B07PWHGQSS?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

katie279 · 5 Jul 2020 at 15:07

Ps tell a lie, it was a GS108 in the bedroom.

Cable is a straight through 568b connection...

katie279 · 5 Jul 2020 at 15:13

Hmm, really weird huh?

Tried different ports on the switch (although again all eight were being used until I moved)

Tested both cables involved with network tester and they're fine... Kinda drawing a blank on what to test here!

katie279 · 5 Jul 2020 at 19:41

Oh dear..... Ok worked it out, the ethernet connector was a bit of a stiff fit and obviously wasn't clicking in fully. Tried pushing it harder and everything sprang to life.

Might get some better quality connectors and replace just for reassurance!

Thanks for all the help! Much appreciated as always!

katie279 · 8 Jul 2020 at 17:00

Good lord guys, this has got heated....

Thanks for all the tips - was going to ask which brands were recommended, but can see that's been answered already!

Re daisy chaining - yes agree, although not entirely sure how I could do this more neatly (it's basically running to the bedroom where I have a telly, steam link, Amazon fire and Nintendo switch, so need four ethernet cables there. Hence one switch in the bedroom works nicely. Don't think I'd want to run four cables all the way through the floorboards, because chances are I'd want five, then six in a few months.....