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TP‑Link BE230 – LAN Switch Compatibility Issue (D‑Link DGS‑10GL) – IP Cameras Not Working

TP‑Link BE230 – LAN Switch Compatibility Issue (D‑Link DGS‑10GL) – IP Cameras Not Working

TP‑Link BE230 – LAN Switch Compatibility Issue (D‑Link DGS‑10GL) – IP Cameras Not Working
TP‑Link BE230 – LAN Switch Compatibility Issue (D‑Link DGS‑10GL) – IP Cameras Not Working
Monday - last edited Monday
Model: Archer BE230  
Hardware Version:
Firmware Version:

Hello,

I am experiencing a serious compatibility issue with my TP‑Link BE230 router (latest firmware installed) when using it as the main router in my network.

My network setup is:

  • TP‑Link BE230 router

  • D‑Link DGS‑10GL switch inside the house

  • D‑Link DGS‑10GL switch outside

  • 5 IP cameras connected to the second switch

  • DVR and PC connected to the first switch

The problem:

  • The PC and DVR work normally through the first switch

  • The IP cameras connected to the second switch do not work at all when the BE230 is the main router

  • The exact same setup works perfectly with my ISP router (Digi)

  • The BE230 interface does not provide any options for disabling Loop Prevention, Storm Control, Switch Control, or Port Speed

  • I disabled IGMP Snooping, but the issue persists

It appears that the BE230 is blocking traffic between the two cascaded switches, likely due to an internal Loop Prevention / LAN Protection mechanism that is enabled by default and cannot be disabled in the current firmware.

I kindly request clarification on the following:

  1. Does the BE230 have Loop Prevention enabled by default in Router Mode?

  2. Is there any hidden option or beta firmware that allows disabling this feature?

  3. Will a future firmware update provide advanced LAN port control (Loop Prevention, Storm Control, Port Speed, etc.)?

  4. Does the BE230 officially support networks with two cascaded switches and multicast traffic from IP cameras?

This issue is fully reproducible and confirmed.

Thank you in advance, Ecosoft

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Re: TP‑Link BE230 – LAN Switch Compatibility Issue (D‑Link DGS‑10GL) – IP Cameras Not Working
Yesterday - last edited Yesterday

Hello @ecosoft ,

 

May I know if your network topology diagram is as follows:

ISP modem—BE230)))((( client devices

                       ├──outdoor Switch —IP cameras

                       └──indoor Switch —PC, DVR, etc

(Note: — stands for wired connection,)))((( stands for wireless connection )

Also, what is the firmware and hardware version of your router? Please refer to How to find the hardware and firmware version of my TP-Link device

 

Have you tried connecting the camera directly to BE230's LAN port to bypass the switch for comparison?

As far as I know, cameras usually need to be reconfigured when connected to a new router. Could you try resetting one of the cameras and then reconfiguring it? Ideally, you can connect directly to the BE230's LAN port for configuration, bypassing the switch settings.

 

 

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Re: TP‑Link BE230 – LAN Switch Compatibility Issue (D‑Link DGS‑10GL) – IP Cameras Not Working
4 hours ago

  @Joseph-TP 

Hello @Joseph‑TP,

Thank you for your reply. I would like to clarify the real network topology and the exact tests I performed, because the situation is different from what was assumed.

1. Hardware and firmware information

  • Router: Archer BE230

  • Hardware Version: v2.0

  • Firmware Version: 1.1.2 Build 20251029 rel.33175(4555)

2. Actual network topology

This is the correct and complete structure of my network:

Internet
   │
   ▼
TP‑Link BE230 (router)
   │  (single Ethernet cable)
   ▼
D‑Link DGS‑10GL – indoor switch
   ├── PC
   └── DVR
   │
   ▼  (single Ethernet cable going outside)
D‑Link DGS‑10GL – outdoor switch
   ├── IP Camera 1
   ├── IP Camera 2
   ├── IP Camera 3
   ├── IP Camera 4
   └── IP Camera 5

 

There is only one cable between the indoor switch and the outdoor switch.

3. Critical test performed

To isolate the problem, I disconnected everything and tested the simplest possible scenario:

Test A – Switch → Router Digi (ISP router)

 

Outdoor switch → (single cable) → ISP router (Digi)

✔️ All cameras work immediately ✔️ DVR sees all cameras ✔️ PC sees all cameras ✔️ No configuration changes needed

 

Test B – Switch → TP‑Link BE230

 

Outdoor switch → (same cable) → BE230

❌ None of the cameras work ❌ DVR cannot see any camera ❌ PC cannot see any camera ❌ No IP traffic from cameras passes through BE230

This test was done without any other switches, devices or configurations. Just one switch with cameras → one cable → BE230.

4. Important conclusion

Because:

  • the same switch + cameras work perfectly with the ISP router

  • the same cable is used

  • the same cameras are used

  • no topology changes

  • no configuration changes

  • BE230 fails even in the simplest direct connection test

This strongly indicates a compatibility or firmware issue in the BE230 LAN switching/forwarding logic, possibly related to:

  • multicast / broadcast filtering

  • IGMP/MLD snooping

  • storm control

  • loop prevention

  • or other low‑level LAN protections that cannot be disabled in the UI

5. Request

Could you please escalate this case to the TP‑Link engineering team (R&D)? It seems to be a reproducible compatibility issue between:

TP‑Link BE230 (v2.0, FW 1.1.2) and D‑Link DGS‑10GL switches + IP cameras traffic.

If possible, I would appreciate:

  • a firmware patch or

  • a beta firmware for testing or

  • confirmation that this issue is known and under investigation.

Thank you.

 

 

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