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Table 5-2. Power-Up Self-Test Suggestions

Problem

Troubleshooting Suggestions

 

 

The test indicator

Press the RESET button on the front panel

continues blinking.

to restart the power-up sequence. If the

 

result is the same, try the next step.

 

 

 

Make sure the AUI loopback connector or

 

transceiver cable is securely attached to the

 

AUI port.

 

 

 

If transceiver cable is attached to the AUI

 

port, check the following:

 

 

 

Make sure the transceiver and

 

transceiver cable are compatible (see

 

Appendix C).

 

 

 

Make sure the transceiver is receiving

 

power through the transceiver cable.

 

Many transceiver models have power

 

indicators.

 

 

 

Make sure the transceiver is properly

 

connected to the Ethernet/IEEE 802.3

 

cable.

 

 

 

Make sure the Ethernet/IEEE 802.3

 

cable plant is configured correctly, e.g.,

 

both ends are terminated with 50 ohms.

 

 

If all these conditions are met and you still cannot get your Bridge Module to operate, refer to Appendix E for Technical Assistance.

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