Problem using 2 switches

We are using a GE Smart Connection Center that takes the cable signal from the modem to the router and then to a GE 8 port 10/100 ethernet switch and then to the home outlets. Everything was fine and then because I had more devices than outlets, connected a HP printer and another computer to an Intellinet 5 port switch. Again, everything is working fine ... until I go and try to plug in another computer at a non-used outlet somewhere else in the home. I am unable to get an IP address. If I disconnect (pull power) the Intellinet switch then I can get the computer working even when I reconnect the power to the switch ... but if I restart the computer ... problem reoccurs. What am I doing wrong?

modem --> 5 port router (one connection used) --> 8 port switch --> house (7 outlets) [-(?)-> Intellinet 5 port switch --> 2 devices]

 

Try connecting the intellinet switch into the router.

modem
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5 port router --> 8 port switch --> house (7 outlets)
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-> Intellinet 5 port switch --> 2 devices]

 

The Intellinet 523301 Switch Port #1 does receive the wall cable. I will try connecting the switch directly to the router as ReggieB suggests and will let you know if that works.

 

The problem still continues with the swithes connected to the router separately as ReggieB suggested.

When I try to connect another computer this is the errror message I am ALWAYS getting unless I pull power on the Intellinet 523301 switch which will then allow the device to connect to the network even if the new device is connected to the other switch, The error messsage:
IP Configuration
192.168.0.100 in use by 00:1e:0b:05:24:35, DHCP Server 192.168.0.1

 

You are right the router is a four port D-link router. Before connecting the switches to the router directly, the 5-port switch was connected to port 1 of the 8 port switch.

The router sees only two devices connected while three are actually on the network. It sees both computers but apparently, does not 'see' the HPCP1510 LaserJet. The address conflict is the MAC address of the HP printer. I found that via the HP ToolBox software. So .. how do I get the router to see it and end these conflicts?

 

Simpler solution would be to set the printers IP address statically to 192.168.0.50. (Mask 255.255.255.0. Leave the gateway blank unless you NEED to access the printer from outside your network.)

 

Then I was chasing down a blind alley. I suggest you put the switches back to how they were as that would be the best arrangement for internal traffic.....

... and set the printer IP address statically at 192.168.0.50

 

I have used the Intellinet switches on numerous occasions and never had any trouble out of them.

I think you will find the problem elsewhere. More than likely the DHCP scope is too small or there is a cabling issue.