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Older routers usually don't have this. Newer ones for the most part do to save service and support calls.
I am currently in possession of both an ASUS RT-AC68P and a Linksys WRT1900AC — trying to decide between the two.
I have an old (2006-ish?) HP printer (2605dn) laser printer I'm attempting to hook up via ethernet.
ASUS - port lights up immediately upon connection of ethernet cable. Can print.
Linksys - port will not light up. I've tried changing the printer's ethernet port from 10 - 100, full/half duplex etc, static/dynamic ip.
The Linksys ports work with all my other Ethernet devices.
Is there a fundamental difference in the ethernet ports between these two routers? Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance.
Wade

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