Can't get a IP address on my Aurender W20


Current set up, Ethernet cable from modem to fiber optic converter down to my audio system, second fiber optic converter to Ethernet cable to a Paul Pang switch, Ethernet cable to W20 works perfectly for over a year. Want to pull Paul Pang out of system so i run the Ethernet cable from fiber optic converter directly to W20 im getting NO IP address on my W20. I’ve rebooted the system many times nothing will work. Now if i run a traditional cat 7. Ethernet cable between modem and w20 instantly pulls an IP address and works perfectly. If I put the Paul Pang switch back into the system works perfectly. What am i missing why can’t i get an IP address without the PP, i had no issues prior to the PP going from fiber optic converter directly to my Aurender N10 (at that time)?

sjsfiveo

Reset all your devices in between just to be sure. Sometimes they keep track of downstream MAC addresses and/or act like a NAT unexpectedly or something about the route is wonky.  Also reset your DHCP provider (i.e. your router).