Dimension ES-2008 Ethernet Switch

Table 19-3 Troubleshooting 100 LED

STEPS

CORRECTIVE ACTION

1Check the connection between the switch and your Ethernet device(s).

2Check that the port is enabled.

3Make sure you’re using the correct table type and that the distance between the switch and the device does not exceed 100 meters.

19.1.4 The FD/COL LED

Use this LED to check the duplex mode of the attached Ethernet device.Table 19-4 Troubleshooting FD/COL LED

STEPS

CORRECTIVE ACTION

1The Ethernet device is connected at full-duplex mode if the FD/COL LED is yellow.

2The Ethernet device is connected at half-duplex mode when the FD/COL LED is off.

3Make sure you have the correct speed and flow control enabled for each port. Refer to the Port Control chapter.

3This LED blinks if packet collisions are occurring. Collisions are normal, but if the FD/COL LED blinks very frequently, you may need to segment your network.

19.2 Console Port

I cannot access the switch through the console port.Table 19-5 Troubleshooting Console Port

STEPS

CORRECTIVE ACTION

 

 

 

1

Check to see if the switch is connected to your computer using the RS-232 cable.

 

 

 

2

Check to see if the communications program

Emulation: auto detect

 

is configured correctly. Set the

Baud Rate: 9600 bps

 

communication parameters as stated here.

No Parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit

 

 

 

 

Flow Control: None

 

 

 

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Troubleshooting