Netgear Ethernet Switch

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Netgear Ethernet Switch

I use an 8-post Gigabit Ethernet Smart Managed Plus Switch to connect my iMac running 11.6.1 to my router downstairs. Since updating to 11.6, when I turn my iMac on every morning, I do not have any connection through my ethernet cable. I have to turn the WLAN off and on again to establish this connection. I also have a laptop running Windows, but it connects immediately, so the problem doesn't seem to be with the router or Switch. Does anyone know if there is any way of getting an immediate connection? Thank you.

Posted on Nov 1, 2021 2:23 AM

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David McKinlay

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Nov 1, 2021 2:39 AM in response to AnthonyMacUser

If you are using ethernet to connect to your router reset the service order so that ethernet is first. Or perhaps better still remove Wi-Fi from the list.

Click on the downward arrow in the Network presence which you have illustrated to see this option.

You might also need to reset the DHCP Lease. Use the Advanced button and go to the TCP/IP tab.

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Nov 3, 2021 1:35 AM in response to David McKinlay

Hi David, thank you for your suggestion. I removed Wi-Fi from the list since I was unable to move it lower, but this did not affect the problem as you can see for the new screen print below. I still have to turn the WLAN button on the router off and on again to establish a connection every time I turn my iMac on.

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hcsitas

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Nov 1, 2021 2:51 AM in response to AnthonyMacUser

Not a solution but FWIW, in the past I’ve had similar problems with Netgear Gigabit Switches, with the only resolution being a power cycle. My guess is it’s to do with defective memory/memory management. I have since replaced them with Linksys.

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