Netgear FS516 FS516 Installation Guide - Page 30

Installation Guide for the Model FS516 Fast Ethernet Switch Table 5-1. Troubleshooting Information (continued) Symptom Cause Solution One or more components All system components Test the components in an alternate environment are malfunctioning. are not properly installed. where all other components are functioning properly. A segment or device is not recognized as part of the network. One or more devices are not properly connected or cabling does not meet Ethernet guidelines. Verify that the cabling is correct (refer to Appendix C, "Cabling Guidelines"). Be sure all cable connectors are securely positioned in the required ports. Straight-through cables should be used for all standard twisted pair connections. Make sure all devices are connected to the network. Equipment may have been accidentally disconnected. Network Adapter Cards Make sure the network adapter cards installed in the PCs are in working condition and the software driver has been installed. Configuration If problems occur after altering the network configuration, restore the original connections and determine the problem by implementing the new changes, one procedure at a time. Make sure that cable distances, repeater limits, and other physical aspects of the installation do not exceed the Ethernet limitations. Switch Integrity If required, verify the integrity of the switch by resetting the switch. Turn power to the switch off and then back on. If the problem continues and you have completed all the preceding diagnoses, contact your NETGEAR point-of-sale representative. 5-2 Troubleshooting