AS6 network port green and yellow light

anthem691

I just bought this AS6 and notice the two network ports, lights are not green-green but green yellow. My experience is both lights on each port should be green. But so far it is working i.e. there is signal and it seems working.

Please advice if it's okay going forward and if there is anything I can do.

Jayce

Hi,

Thank you for your questions. Let's go through them one by one:

anthem691 lights are not green-green but green yellow

This is completely normal, no need to worry.

On the AS6 network ports:

The green light indicates that there is data activity / transmission
The yellow (orange) light indicates the link speed

If:

Green + yellow (orange) → the connection is running at 1000 Mbps (Gigabit)
Only green (no yellow) → the connection is at 10/100 Mbps

Since you are seeing green + yellow and the device is working properly, it means everything is functioning as expected and running at full speed.

anthem691 Is AS6 a managed switch that has web admin interface for ports configuration?

No, the AS6 is a non-managed switch. It is designed to be plug-and-play, so there is no web admin interface or configuration needed. This also helps avoid unnecessary processing noise for audio applications.

anthem691 Is there a big difference in sound if an external 10M clock is used?

The AS6 does support it and it can improve overall timing accuracy and system stability. In some systems this may bring better clarity and detail, but how noticeable the change is really depends on your system setup and personal listening preference, so it’s hard to say there will always be a big difference

anthem691 I connected my home router to isolated port. This is the only connection that will work.

I tried connecting home router to other ports and doesn't work, also hang my home wifi network.

For your network issue, this is not typical behavior. Please let us know what device is connected to each port, or share a simple network diagram so we can help check. Also note that the SFP port and RJ45 ports should not be connected to the same LAN at the same time, as this may cause network conflicts or looping issues.

Hope this helps. Feel free to reach out if you have any other questions.😀

anthem691

Is AS6 a managed switch that has web admin interface for ports configuration?
Is there a big difference in sound if an external 10M clock is used?

anthem691

I connected my home router to isolated port. This is the only connection that will work.

I tried connecting home router to other ports and doesn't work, also hang my home wifi network.

anthem691

Jayce This is helpful, didn't know yellow is 1Gbps!

So when I have both sfp and lan ports in use, just insert one (e.g. lan rj45) and once stable, then insert the sfp?..

anthem691

Thanks Jayce! My AS6 after running for one day, it feels much warmer to touch than my other switches I had. Is this normal? I don't see any ventilation (holes), I didn't have anything stack on top of it, and surrounding the switch is clear.

Jayce

anthem691 it feels much warmer to touch than my other switches I had

This is completely normal. The AS6 uses a built-in high-performance linear power supply, which naturally generates more heat than typical switching power supplies. In return, it provides cleaner power and lower ripple noise for better performance.

Also, the AS6 features a one-piece aluminum chassis designed to conduct heat from the internal components to the outer case, allowing it to dissipate efficiently. That is why it may feel warmer to the touch.

We have tested the unit under various conditions for long-term operation, and it performs reliably. You can use it with confidence. Just make sure it is placed in a well-ventilated area.

anthem691 So when I have both sfp and lan ports in use, just insert one (e.g. lan rj45) and once stable, then insert the sfp?

Not exactly.

SFP and RJ45 can be used at the same time, but they should not be connected to the same device or the same network segment (same-level LAN), such as the same router or switch.

Just ensure they are connected to different devices.

If you would like, you can tell us what each port on your AS6 is connected to, and we will help check it for you.

FleecyEars

Jayce
The following is good to know.

on the AS6, the SFP is connected to my main Router / Switch and the RJ45 Isolated is connected to my LHY Rpi Pro's USB port using an Ethernet to USB Dongle. The other port (SFP) on that LHY RPI computer is connected to by other LHY RPI computer. Can't use both SFP and RJ45 on the RPI Pro at the same time, even though they are being connected to different devices.

For your network issue, this is not typical behavior. Please let us know what device is connected to each port, or share "SFP and RJ45 can be used at the same time, but they should not be connected to the same device or the same network segment (same-level LAN), such as the same router or switch.

Just ensure they are connected to different devices."