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CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING

This chapter provides information about troubleshooting the Model FS518T

Fast Ethernet Switch.Table 5-1 lists symptoms, causes,and solutions of

possible problems.

Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Information

Symptom Cause Solution

Power LED is off. No power is received Check the power cord connections for the switch and

at the hub. the connected device.

Check for a defective adapter card,cable,or port by

testing them in an alternate environment where all

products are functioning.

Make sure all cables used are correct and comply

with Ethernet specifications.

Either 10M,100M, Port connection is Check the crimp on the RJ-45 connectors, and make

or 1000M Link LED not functioning. sure that the plug is properly inserted and locked into

is off or intermittent. the port at both the switch and the connecting device.

Make sure all cables used are correct and comply

with Ethernet specifications.

One or more Not all system Test the components in an alternate environment

components are components are where all other components are functioning properly.

malfunctioning. properly installed.

A segment or device One or more devices Verify that the cabling is correct (refer to

is not recognized as are not properly Appendix C,“Cabling Guidelines”).

part of the network. connected or cabling

Be sure all cable connectors are securely positioned

does not meet

in the required ports. Straight-through cables should

Ethernet guidelines.

be used for all standard twisted pair connections.

Make sure all devices are connected to the network.

Equipment may have been accidentally disconnected.

troubleshooting 5-1

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