Netgear GS504 GS504 Installation Guide - Page 9

Troubleshooting Information Symptom Cause Solution Power LED is off. Link LED is off or intermittent. File transfer is slow or performance degradation is a problem. A segment or device is not recognized as part of the network. No power is received at the hub. Port connection is not functioning. Half- or full-duplex setting on the NETGEAR switch and the connected device are not the same. One or more devices are not properly connected, or cabling does not meet Ethernet guidelines. Check the power cord connections for the switch and the connected device. Make sure all cables used are correct and comply with Ethernet specifications. Check the crimp on the fiber connectors and make sure that the plug is properly inserted and locked into the port at both the switch and the connecting device. Make sure all cables used are correct and comply with Ethernet specifications. Check for a defective adapter card, cable, or port by testing them in an alternate environment where all products are functioning. Make sure the remote link partner is set to autonegotiate or forced to full-duplex operation. Verify that the cabling is correct. Be sure all cable connectors are securely positioned in the required ports. Equipment may have been accidentally disconnected. FDX/Col LED is blinking yellow excessively. Collisions are Some collisions are normal when the occurring on the connection is operating in half-duplex mode. connected segment. Duplex modes are Recheck the link partner settings. mismatched. Model GS504 4-Port Gigabit Switch Installation Guide