@R1D2 thank you for the reply. You are correct with the network setup, I forgot the LAN. So keep the DHCP server on at the router level but disable at the switch? i did change the IP addresses, but...

I am having trouble getting a connection between my router and switch. router: TL-R600VPN switxch: TL-SG108pe modem (bridged) > router WAN > Switch when I bypass my router, the switch works fine, but...