Table C. Troubleshooting with Rear-Panel Indicators (Continued)
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Amber | Port is set to | — | If |
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| desired, no action is required. If |
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| mode. |
| desired, refer to the Setting |
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| section in this manual for information. |
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Flashing | Port is set to | Normal or excessive collisions | If a normal collision occurs, no action is |
amber |
| occur on a | required. |
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| If a problem with the network exists due |
| mode and |
| to excessive collisions, do any of the |
| network |
| following as appropriate: |
| collision has |
| • If |
| occurred.* |
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| set the TX Mode switch to full- | |
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| duplex mode by means of auto |
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| negotiation or by forcing the mode |
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| (refer to the Setting |
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| tion section in this manual for |
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| information). |
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| • If |
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| any of the following as applicable: |
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| – Replace the network cable if it is |
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| defective or if it is not the proper |
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| cable type. Use Category 5e or |
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| higher cable. |
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| – Ensure that the cable is the |
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| proper length. Cable length must |
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| not exceed 328 feet (100 meters). |
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| – Replace the network interface |
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| card (NIC) if it is defective or if it |
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| is incompatible. |
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| – Segment the network. |
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| (Continued on next page) |
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