Switch vs. Router

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twisterdmk

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Can loopback be done on a Switch its a LinkSys EZX855W? i've been looking around some posts on internet say it can and cant be.
 

Kaori

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switch is just a switch, it doesn't need to do loopback.

netip --- Switch --- netip

the only reason you need loopback is because you are on a private address using NAT behind a router. When you are trying to connect to your netip, router can perform a loopback or router can go stupid.

privateip --- Router --- netip
 
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twisterdmk

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okay probably the easiest thing to run a server is a Switch lol
changed ip in holleydb and serverinfo.txt and it's up and running and i can get on with my other 2 pc's :P
 
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