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Troubleshooting the NJ240FX

If you encounter problems with the IntelliJack:

Verify the IntelliJack is receiving power by viewing the Power LED (it should be on). If the Power LED is not on, make sure that:

The local power supply is plugged into the IntelliJack and into a working electrical outlet.

Verify the IntelliJack is connected to the network properly by viewing the Link LED (it should be on). If the Link LED is not on, make sure the network cable:

Is terminated properly. Refer to the connector manufacturer’s instructions for terminating the cable. Be sure to test the connector and verify it is working.

Has a valid connection to the network.

Adheres to proper length and cabling specifications for your network.

The IntelliJack is configured for manual MDI. Be sure to use a straight-through cable. If you want to use a cross-connect cable, you must change settings in the Configuration Manager software.

Troubleshooting Matrix

Event/Message

Description

Solution

 

 

 

Power LED is not on

IntelliJack is not receiving

Ensure power supply is properly

 

power

connected.

 

 

Make sure the upstream switch is

 

 

configured and active

 

 

 

Link LED is not on

IntelliJack has no connection

Make sure network cable is properly

 

to the network

terminated.

 

 

Make sure the IntelliJack is connected

 

 

to the network.

 

 

Make sure the cable is plugged into

 

 

the workgroup switch.

 

 

Make sure the upstream switch is

 

 

configured and active

 

 

 

Green LEDs on Ports 1-4

Network device has no

Make sure the cable is properly

are not on

connection to IntelliJack

connected to the network device.

 

 

Make sure the cable is firmly

 

 

connected to one of the four

 

 

IntelliJack ports labeled 1-4.

 

 

Make sure the cable is a good

 

 

straight-through cable.

 

 

 

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