Printer connectes to which switch?

[MSH]

Hello,

How can I determine which switch a printer is connected to; even if the switch is not in the dashboard (because he is older and has not yet been converted, but is actually a cisco switch)...

Kind regards, Volker Boeckl

[jedimaster]

Have you tried running SHOW IP ARP from the switches?

[MSH]

No; but it wasn't the subject of my question...

[PhilipDAth]

Replace the old switch with a new Meraki switch.  Repeat.

[MSH]

Thank you, but your answer is useless. It wasn't the subject of my question...

[PhilipDAth]

The non-Meraki switces - what do they plug into?  An MX, an MS, or something else?

[DarrenOC]

Hi @MSH , I believe that was meant with a bit of tongue in cheek 😁

[DarrenOC · Accepted solution]

Look at the ARP table of the VLAN that the printers are in.  Trace through the network using the device MAC to see where the printers are connected 

[MSH]

Thank you very much! That was a very good hint!

[DarrenOC]

No problem. Works a charm every time you need to go device hunting 

[jedimaster]

Glad I could help!

[jedimaster]

You could go old school and use a test/toner to trace the wiring if you are onsite.