Unidentified Network on PC using daisy chained Switch, Laptop works fine

Hi

I have a set up where I am running a brand new bare bones PC (for a POS system) from a 4 port tp-link Desktop switch. this Switch is connected to another 8 Port switch before the Router/modem.

the isssue is that when I try to connect I get the Unidentified network problem however if I connect my laptop to the same connection it works fine.

as far as I can tell all the settings on both are the same.

I have disabled firewalls and antivirus without any luck

also I know that daisy chaining switches is bad news but I have no other option as I have access via one network cable that I am unable to add to. plus I do not need stella network performance.

any ideas where I should start looking for the cause of this??

Thanks!
 
Sounds like one of these is a router.

tell us the make/model of both devices...
 
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