Appendix A
Troubleshooting
This chapter provides information about troubleshooting the NETGEAR Smart Switch. Topics include the following:
•Troubleshooting Chart
•Additional Troubleshooting Suggestions
Troubleshooting Chart
The following table lists symptoms, causes, and solutions of possible problems.
Table A-1. Troubleshooting Chart
Symptom | Cause | Solution |
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Power LED is off. | No power is received. | Check the power cord connections for the switch at |
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| the switch and the connected device. Ensure all |
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| cables used are correct and comply with Ethernet |
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| specifications. |
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Link LED is off or | Port connection is not | Check the crimp on the connectors and make sure |
intermittent. | working. | that the plug is properly inserted and locked into the |
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| port at both the switch and the connecting device. |
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| Ensure all cables used are correct and comply with |
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| Ethernet specifications. Check for a defective |
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| adapter card, cable, or port by testing them in an |
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| alternate environment where all products are |
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| functioning. |
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File transfer is slow or | Make sure the attached device is set to auto- | |
performance degradation | setting on the switch and | negotiate. |
is a problem. | the connected device are |
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| not the same. |
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Troubleshooting |
v1.0, January 2011
