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Ethernet Switch that works with XB8

Hello,

I recently purchased a new XB8 modem and found that is does not work with my current Netgear GS305 ethernet switch.  Is there a different version you recommend that works with the XB8?

Thank you for your time.

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1 year ago

@Brohan42 Can I ask that you reach out privately, so we can cover the details of your account. You can start by clicking the chat icon located in the top right corner of your forums page when signed in. Once there, you can direct your messages to "Xfinity Support." Please add your full name and service address to help us locate your account. Let me know if you have any questions.

 

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1 year ago

@Brohan42 @XfinityBrianH 

Please circle back here and post any possible solutions for the issue here in these open forums so that all readers here may benefit from the exchange / info. This is in keeping with the spirit for which these public help forums were originally intended. Thank you.

2 Messages

1 year ago

Did you ever find a fix for this or a small switch that does work with the XB8? I have the same issue, XB8 modem/router trying to get my new unmanaged Netgear GS305v3 ethernet switch to work. Uplink port on switch lights up, looks good, but the 4 ethernet ports not live. Tried all 4 ports on the XB8, tried different cables. Do not see anything to configure for it in modem admin., such as a way to bump up # of devices per port. Thanks for your help on this - Bob W

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1 year ago

Well the xb8 delegates all available dhcp ips by default, so if your switch has a static ip, no go, but just adjust your switch to obtain a ip automatically, or adjust the xb8 dhcp ip section to make room for it, or you might notice the subnets are different, 10.0.0.# vs 192.168.1.x, adjust accordingly...

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@Jlavaseur​ Thanks, it is an unmanaged switch.

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