How to use an Ethernet switch with Flex-6300

Richard Mogford

I put an Ethernet switch in my network and now SmartSDR can't see the Flex-6300.  I must be missing something basic.  The switch is connected to the radio and then to the PC. 

Suggestions please?

Ted VE3TRQ

What kind of switch is it, and have you checked that both Cat5/6 patch cables are good? You can verify the cables by putting them directly between the radio and the PC, then making sure the PC can see the radio.

Bill -VA3WTB

Richard Mogford

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Richard Mogford

Ted VE3TRQ

If there is no DHCP server, the PC and radio will normally self-assign IP addresses that the two will use to communicate. That does require that both parties be set for DHCP address assignment. The router is not strictly required just for the radio and PC to communicate. There is a further complication with the “M” series radios, in that both the radio and the front panel need to have IP addresses assigned to them, and sometimes that can cause puzzling communication issues.

Richard Mogford

Ted VE3TRQ

Probably deleted by its author. Your question really has nothing to do with WiFi (or at least you did not mention any need for WiFi).