Dimension ES-2008 Ethernet Switch

Table 19-10 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 collisions

network cables

and cause other network problems that affect your network

 

performance; refer to Chapter 2.

 

 

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.

Too many hubs

Too many hubs (or repeaters) between the connected computers in

between the

the network may increase the number of network collision or other

computers in the

network problems. Remove unnecessary hubs from the network.

network

 

 

 

A loop in the data

A data path loop forms when there is more than one path or route

path

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.

 

 

Troubleshooting

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