I bought a GS605 that is not working with my intel mac mini. Any suggestions on ones that people are using that do work?
(linkety)netgear.com said:# TP Category 5 cables
# Network card for each PC or server (i.e. NETGEAR GA311)
# Network software (i.e. Windows, Linux, Mac OSX)
False. This device works well as a router. Want pics?You are aware that the GS605 is a network switch, not a router, right? Unless you have multiple IPs from your ISP (extra fee for most ISPs) then only one device can have an internet connection. You need a router. Any router will work. You just seem to have the wrong device for your needs.
Not a huge netgear fan, mainly because of cost and support. I use either belkin or d-link products. D-Link actually has a G4 on the outside of their boxes. I have never had an issue with a D-Link or Belkin on the 4 Macs, 1 PC (for gaming only) at the house/home office. Issues with a D-Link switch talking to netgear router. Ended up trashing the router and going with Belkin. I use a Belkin Pre-N for wireless, and wired to printers, with a D-Link 4-port switch for wired connections. Hope this confuses everybody...it did me.
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Problem with d-link as previously mentioned, it needs IE to configure. Boooooo!
I don't need to see the data sheet. I misinterpreted your post. What you stated was correct, however for whatever reason, what I read was that the switch cannot distribute the internet signal, period, with or without a router behind it.Actually, I would like photos that shows it is a router. According to Netgear's site, you need a web-safe router in front of it. A switch is a switch, no matter how you flip it.
I don't know if this has been mentioned but:
If going from [line] > Modem > Router > Computer, the router has to clone the computer's MAC (not Macintosh!) address.