Dimension GS-1008/GS-1016 Gigabit Ethernet Switch

Table 3-5 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 packet collisions

network cables

and cause other network problems that affect your network

 

performance. Refer to 2.4.3 Front Panel Connections 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.

Too many hubs

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

between the

the network may increase the number of packet collisions 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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