Asante Technologies PCMCIA user manual Troubleshooting Tips

APPENDIX

4. TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

In the unlikely event your network is not operating properly, follow the troubleshooting tips below.

LEDs

There are two diagnostic LEDs on the media coupler:

LINK (green) – on when a network connection is made to a hub. The link indicator is not used when connecting to a 10Base-2 network.

ACT (green) – shows activity on the network when traffic is being sent or received.

CABLES

10Base-T

The maximum distance from any node (computer, printer, hub, switch, etc.) is 328 feet or 100 meters. Be sure your cable is not coiled, twisted or damaged. When connecting the switch to a computer, be sure your Category 5 UTP cable is wired for straight through: pins 1, 2, 3 and 6 should be matched pin-for-pin on both ends. Note that pins 3 and 6 must use the same twisted pair; these are typically orange/white orange or green/white green.

10Base-2

A 10Base-2 network must have a terminating resistor at each end of the cable. If you are unable to connect to the network, check the termination first. Be sure your cable is not coiled, twisted, or crimped, and that none of the shielding is visible where the cable is inserted in the T connectors.

Check your computer’s software. Check your operating system manual for instructions on configuring your network for file and print sharing.

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