NETGEAR GS724TPS-100NAS manual Additional Troubleshooting Suggestions, Network Adapter Cards

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Table A-1. Troubleshooting Chart

Symptom

Cause

Solution

 

 

 

A segment or device is

One or more devices are

Verify that the cabling is correct. Ensure all

not recognized as part of

not properly connected,

connectors are securely positioned in the required

the network.

or cabling does not meet

ports. Equipment may have been accidentally

 

Ethernet guidelines.

disconnected.

 

 

 

ACT LED is flashing

A network loop

Break the loop by ensuring that there is only one

continuously on all

(redundant path) has

path from any networked device to any other

connected ports and the

been created.

networked device.

network is disabled.

 

 

 

 

 

Additional Troubleshooting Suggestions

If the suggestions in Troubleshooting Chart do not resolve the problem, refer to the troubleshooting suggestions in this section.

Network Adapter Cards

Ensure the network adapter cards installed in the PCs are functioning correctly and the latest 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 step at a time. Ensure 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. To reset the switch, disconnect the AC power from the switch and then reconnect AC source. If the problem continues, contact NETGEAR technical support. In North America, call 1-888-NETGEAR. If you are outside of North America, please refer to the support information card included with your product.

Troubleshooting

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Contents GS700TP 724TP, 748TP Series Hardware Installation Guide Technical Support Voluntary Control Council for Interference Vcci Statement Product and Publication Details Contents Appendix a Troubleshooting Conventions, Formats and Scope About This GuideHow to Print this Manual How to Use This ManualRevision History Overview Chapter IntroductionIntroduction Switch Features GS700TP Hardware Installation Guide Package Contents GS700TP Hardware Installation Guide Preparing the Site Chapter InstallationInstalling the Switch in a Rack Installing the SwitchInstalling the Switch on a Flat Surface Checking the Installation Installing an SFP Gbic Module Connecting Devices to the SwitchApplying AC Power GS700TP Hardware Installation Guide Chapter Physical Description Front and Back Panel ConfigurationGS724TP Front and Back Panels Configuration GS748TP Front and Back Panels Configuration Port LEDs LED DesignationsFollowing table describes the system LED designations System LEDsRJ-45 Ports Device Hardware InterfacesSFP Gbic Module Factory Defaults ButtonTroubleshooting Chart Appendix a TroubleshootingConfiguration Additional Troubleshooting SuggestionsSwitch Integrity Network Adapter CardsAuto-negotiation Appendix B Technical Specifications Physical Specifications Power SupplyEnvironmental Specifications SafetyModules Numerics IndexIndex-2 Index-3

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