@Philbert and @BTMJ I am finally sorted why my switch suddenly stopped working. The good news is my TL-SG1008D was not faulty. I put another router in the system, hoped to use it as a switch/hub....

@Nevian900 Oops. Forgot photo

@Philbert Good thinking. I recently added another device into the system (see photo) as it was spare. I added this to use as a switch for my telly, amplifier and virgin box downstairs in the living...

@Philbert I have the same model which is why I rudely jumped in the conversation. Can't remember when I bought it I'll do test later. Thanks

@Philbert and thanks @BTMJ Redone the tpconfig and ping test. first box shows the results with my PC connected directly to my router 2nd test was done with my pc connected to the switch with a notice...

what I done was to bypass the switch and connect my PC direct to the router. you will have internet access so you can get your IP address. give that a try