UNICOM Electric GST-2402 Troubleshooting, Incorrect connections, Faulty or loose cables

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5. Troubleshooting

This section is intended to help you solve the most common problems of the SmartGST-2402.

Incorrect connections

These ports can auto-detect straight or crossover cables when you link this switch with other Ethernet device. Always use the correct UTP or STP RJ-45 cable. 10/100Mbps ports (Fast Ethernet) use two pair cable and 1000T ports (Gigabit Ethernet) use four pair cable. If the RJ-45 connector pins are not at right position then the link will fail. For fiber connections, please notice that fiber cable mode and fiber module should be match.

￿Faulty or loose cables

Look for loose or obviously faulty connections. If they appear to be OK, make sure the connections are snug. If that does not correct the problem, try a different cable.

￿Non-standard cables

Non-standard and miswired cables may cause numerous network collisions and other network problem and can seriously impair network performance. A Category 5 cable tester is a recommended tool for every 100Base-T network installation.

￿Improper Network Topologies

It is important to make sure that you have a valid network topology. Common topology faults include excessive cable length and too many repeaters (hubs)

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Contents SmartGST-2402 Introduction Appendix Introduction SmartGST-2402Features Software Features Package Contents Ethernet Switching TechnologyPage Hardware Description Front PanelLED Indicators Rear PanelDesktop Installation Attaching Rubber FeetRack-mounted Installation Attach mounting brackets with screwsPower On Mounting the Switch in an EIA standard 19 RackNetwork Application Small WorkgroupSegment Bridge Small Workgroup ApplicationConnecting to the Switch Department Bridge ApplicationLogin in the Console Interface Console ManagementTrunk Configuration configure Trunk function Main MenuControl Key description Port Configuration Port StatusTrunk Configuration Trunk Status QoS Priority Tag Insert/Remove SystemVlan Member Setup Add Vlan GroupDelete Vlan Group Save Troubleshooting Faulty or loose cablesIncorrect connections Non-standard cablesDiagnosing LED Indicators CablingTechnical Specification Power Appendix Console Port Pin AssignmentsCables Cable Types and Specifications Max. Length Connector100BASE-TX/10BASE-T Pin Assignments Pin MDI-X Signal Name MDI Signal Name RJ-45 Pin Assignments Pin Number