Improper Network Cabling and Topology

Improper network cabling or topology setup is a common cause of poor network performance or even network failure.

Table 6 Troubleshooting Improper Network Cabling and

Topology

DESCRIPTION

PROBLEMS AND CORRECTIVE ACTION

 

 

Faulty cables

Using faulty network cables may affect data rates and

 

have an impact on your network performance. Replace

 

with new standard network cables.

 

 

Non-standard

Non-standard cables may increase the number of

network cables

network collisions and cause other network problems

 

that affect your network performance. Refer to the Rear

 

Panel Ethernet Cable Connections section for more

 

information on network cable types.

 

 

Cabling Length

If you use longer cables than are needed, transmission

 

quality may be affected.

 

The network cables should not be longer than the limit

 

of 100 meters (328 feet).

 

 

Too many

Too many hubs (or repeaters) between the connected

hubs between

computers in the network may increase the number of

the computers

network collision or other network problems. Remove

in the network

unnecessary hubs from the network.

 

 

A loop in the

A data path loop forms when there is more than one

data path

path or route between two networked computers. This

 

results in broadcast storms that will severely affect your

 

network performance. Make sure there are no loops in

 

your network topology.

 

 

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