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Forums › LAN (ethernet/Wifi/routers/Bluetooth) › Use old hg659b as plain switch?

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#306209 4-Jul-2023 18:25
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Can I use an old hg659b as a plain switch?

I was thinking just turn off dhcp and use the yellow jacks. It's not cooperating.

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  #3099881 4-Jul-2023 18:45
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In my limited experience of using old hg659's as wireless access points, this should work.

 

Are you getting an IP address (that is not a 169.x.x.x)?  When connecting a LAN port on your hg659 are you getting a link light to confirm the LAN port is connected back to your main router?




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  #3099904 4-Jul-2023 20:10
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Client machines get no IP address from my main router. Link lights are on.

It's possible this 659b has a fault. If I remember correctly, that fault affects only the modem side. Really there could be any additional damage.

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  #3099909 4-Jul-2023 20:27
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Does the computer get an IP when connected to the cable leading back to the main router? If yes then you are likely correct about the hg659




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  #3099912 4-Jul-2023 20:37
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It does yeah. Thanks I'll go dig out another one : ).

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