Hello,
I am trying to add a Netgear DS104 hub or Netgear FS105 switch between
my dsl modem and my Netgear FS108 switch which is on the other side of
my house.
None of the machines on the FS108 can connect when there is an
intermediate switch or hub.
The new hub or switch needs to be located on the side of the house next
to the modem
so that my wife can connect with her PC. (I have tried wireless, but
the reception is poor).

Any help appreciated.
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Current working configuration:

dsl modem
|
FS108_____
| | ... |
pc1 pc2 pc3 (all public IP addresses) << all work

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Desired configuration:

dsl modem
|
FS105_____
| |
| pc4 (public IP address)
|
FS108_____
| | ... |
pc1 pc2 pc3 (all public IP addresses)


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Some experiments I have tried:

Experiment A:

dsl modem
|
FS105_____
| |
| pc4 (public IP address) << works
|
FS108_____
| | ... |
pc1 pc2 pc3 (all public IP addresses) << none work

Note: activity light on FS105 is a slow green blink

Experiment B:

dsl modem
|
DS105_____
| |
| pc4 (public IP address) << works
|
FS108_____
| | ... |
pc1 pc2 pc3 (all public IP addresses) << none work

Note: activity light on FS105 is a slow green blink

Experiment C:

dsl modem
|
FS105_____
| |
| pc4 (public IP address) << works
DS105_____
| |
| pc5 (public IP address) << works
|
FS108_____
| | ... |
pc1 pc2 pc3 (all public IP addresses) << none work

Note: activity light on FS105 is a slow green blink.

Experiment D:

I tried the above pressing/depressing uplink buttons

Experiment E:

I tried using a crossover cable from cable to first switch.


Please help.

Thanks,
Geodepe