Router ------- Managed Switch ------ client computerSwitch passes (its own/client's)? mac addr up to the router when it gets a client request
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Switch just relays the final network card's info. So you can address the client computer's MAC or IP address. The GS108T-NAS can also be addressed by IP address, so you can limit signals or offer QoS to specific client computers at that end of the chain.
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The word "passive" in the description means that it doesn't do any switching. It passes the signal straight through - it's just a patch. I confirmed that with the vendor. It does no protocol checking or anything. It just adds the power to the wire, without even checking that the target device can handle it. So be sure you only attach POE enabled devices to it. You have the 48 volt version, so the devices should conform to IEEE 802.3af, which expects 48 volts.
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I am using it in a mixed Mac/Windows home network. It's been a long time since i set it up, but as I recall, I got it to connect without resorting to running the Windows program.I did run the program on a Windows box later just to see what it did, but don't believe I needed it for initial setup.
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Yes. By trying to use both you are creating an Ethernet loop. Ethernet is a point to point technology. Your router sees the same MAC address on two different links
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I wouldn't think so, it likely uses a proprietary encoding over the Ethernet cable and wouldn't get a ip address or obey the other protocols required to function over a network router/switch.
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Thanks for the link. Interesting. I'm just going to have to get the WET and test it. I find it intriguing that when in DHCP mode the devices plugged into it were assigned the same IP. That would point towards the WET doing NAT. If you just want to give your media center devices connectivity (so that they can access your network and the internet) that won't matter. But if you want to contact your media center devices from elsewhere on the network it could be a problem.But everything's so ambiguous in the stuff I've seen online I think the only way to know for sure is to buy it and try it out. Thanks for the link. Interesting. I'm just going to have to get the WET and test it. I find it intriguing that when in DHCP mode the devices plugged into it were assigned the same IP. That would point towards the WET doing NAT. If you just want to give your media center devices connectivity (so that they can access your network and the internet) that won't matter. But if you want to contact your media center devices from elsewhere on the network it could be a problem.But everything's so ambiguous in the stuff I've seen online I think the only way to know for sure is to buy it... » Read More Thanks for the link. Interesting. I'm just going to have to get the WET and test it. I find it intriguing that when in DHCP mode the devices plugged into it were assigned the same IP. That would point towards the WET doing NAT. If you just want to give your media center devices connectivity (so that they can access your network and the internet) that won't matter. But if you want to contact your media center devices from elsewhere on the network it could be a problem.But everything's so ambiguous in the stuff I've seen online I think the only way to know for sure is to buy it and try it out. « Show Less
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There are a couple of possible issues. First the switch may be bad but I doubt that given the fact that it works OK. The other issue is do you have anything else taking bandwidth from the incoming connection before it gets to the switch? Finally, there may be something in the computer itself that is drawing bandwidth such as a file transfer that is stealing bandwidth.
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Sorry, but this switch is part of your home network. As long as your router is secured properly it is as secure as your remaining home network.
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I have this between a Mac Mini and PC, the switch over is instant when one of the computers is turned off. I have never tried to toggle between them when they both are running, my HP monitor will not auto stitch between them so I just use one or the other depending on what I want to do.
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I'm not sure what you mean by the question, but I have my router setup dhcp and connected it directly to the ismartalarm.
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It is a patch bay, not a switch. It is used for multiple location LAN. From this you go to a switch and then the server.
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You may create static dhcp entries (mac addresses and ip addresses). It does not appear to have further dhcp functionality.
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This is a feature I really need, conflicting answers on the same day...I've looked through the online documentation and don't see the MAC address on any configuration screen.Is there a tie breaking vote from an actual owner?
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You'll need to be more specific, but this is not a router a router will take your internet connection and share it, it has whats called built in DHCP which basically hands out IP addresses on a subnetwork to allow your PC's to talk. The router in turn gets your internets IP adress, typically you only get one so you have to share it with many computers in your home. A switch merely splits the router it doesn't hand out ip address on its own. Think of it like a surge protector getting power and sharing it with others, then another power strip that is also connected to the surge protector, with out that first surge protector the other would have no power of its own. Not the best analogy but i hope it helps. If this is not your exact issue please post more details.
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There is a connection on the back for connecting a switch or other device. This is best used with a wireless router to create a wireless bridge to another location in the home or office.
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No but in most routers there is a setting for "wireless isolation". This would separate off all clients from each other.
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I cannot definitively say, but I would assume that the mac would throttle down the speed to match whatever is hooked up to it. At least that is what PC's do to make newer ports "backward compatible".