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I connected a D-Link DSS-5+ switch to a Belkin N+ wireless router. Since there was no uplink port on the switch, I connected them with a straight-through or a crossover cables on the ports. This configuration worked well. All the PCs connected on the switch and router could share the internet.

However, if I turned off (or unplug) the power of the switch, the internet access of all PCs on switch and router were gone at the same time. After investigation, I found the cable connecting the switch and router played a major role on this issue. If I disconnected the cable from the switch or router while the power of switch was off, the PCs on the router would regain the internet access. What should I do to keep the PCs connected on the router have the internet access while the power of the switch is off?

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Sounds like the router does not like having a dead device on the line – powered off switch. You could try a crossover cable to see if that helps – the switch/router negotiate the connection when the power is on. You could also try a 10 or 20 metre cable between the switch and router – it might be long enough for the router to work out what is going on and remain alive.

cheers, Paul

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Sounds like the router does not like having a dead device on the line – powered off switch. You could try a crossover cable to see if that helps – the switch/router negotiate the connection when the power is on. You could also try a 10 or 20 metre cable between the switch and router – it might be long enough for the router to work out what is going on and remain alive.

cheers, Paul

Hi Paul,

According to my original post, I did try the crossover cable. It did not help.

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What is the reason for the switch in the first place? Is this because you have multiple PCs and do not have enough capabilities in the router? I go directly from my ISP moden to my wired/wireless router. Have a desktop directly wired and several laptops conn. through wireless portion of router. I originally tried a range extender, but this just screwed up my connections.

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What is the reason for the switch in the first place? I go directly from my ISP moden to my wired/wireless router. Have a desktop directly wired and several laptops conn. through wireless portion of router. I originally tried a range extender, but this just screwed up my connections.

Hi Ted,

My router has only four ports. I need more ports to support my wired network (six desktop PCs, one networked printer…). I added this switch to expand the number of port. The wireless is not the issue here.

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I thought your post said you’d tried a crossover but it wasn’t clear to me.

Just connect the switch to the router and everything else to the switch, then it’s not an issue.

cheers, Paul

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