I have the Linksys 16-port switch and am just planning on using it for local networking for network gaming with friends. When I plug it in, all of the lights light up and no matter how long I wait, they don't turn off. Also, when I plug in a PC, it doesn't detect anything at all. Is there some initial setup that i'm missing out on?
Hi There, first of all you need to connect from your modem or router's port a link. Use a cat5 ethernet cable from the modem to the switch or if you also use a router from a port in back to the switch. Then when you plug in other computers it will see the internet connection. Good Luck...
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I don't want to use the internet with this switch. I only want it for local connection. None of the lights turn off once it is plugged into the wall. All of the activity lights etc are continually on and don't flicker or turn off.
I don't want to use the internet with this switch. I only want it for local connection. None of the lights turn off once it is plugged into the wall. All of the activity lights etc are continually on and don't flicker or turn off.
I don't want to use the internet with this switch. I only want it for local connection. None of the lights turn off once it is plugged into the wall. All of the activity lights etc are continually on and don't flicker or turn off.
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