Troubleshooting | This section is not applicable to model 320. Table |
the Token Ring | problems that can occur with a token ring connection and what action |
Connection | you can take. |
Table
Symptom | Cause and Action |
The LAN LEDs are doing the following: The following are possible problems indicated by the LED indicators:
■16 MB LED is blinking slowly (turning on then off at approximately 15 second intervals).
■The Fault LED is on.
Cable connection problem
The LAN cable may be improperly connected. Verify that the LAN cable is properly connected at both ends. Check the wall plate if used and the multistation access unit (MAU) of the central wiring center.
Bad cable
You may be cabling your STP or UTP connector with a faulty or improperly wired cable. Swap the cable for another cable that is known to work.
Bad concentrator port
The port or port connector of the MAU may be defective. Move the station’s cable to another MAU port that is known to work.
Heavy network traffic
The Activity LED may remain off longer than expected. Wait for network traffic to subside.
Insertion at the wrong speed
The system may have attempted to enter the token ring network at the wrong speed. Check the setting of the ring speed for path 1. Boundary Router users may use the System Configuration menu to set the token ring speed. Full router users use SHow !1
Duplicate node address
Check to make sure that the MAC address of the system on your network is unique.
Token ring experiencing network error recovery
The Activity LED may remain off longer than expected. Wait for normal token ring operation after an automatic error recovery.
If none of these actions solves your problem, contact your network supplier.
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