Chapter 3 Troubleshooting
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3.1 Improper Network Cabling and Topology
I m proper network cabling or topology setup is a com m on cause of poor network perform ance or
even network failure.
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Troubleshooting I m proper Network Cabling and Topology
PROBLEM
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Faulty cables
Using fault y net work cables m ay affect dat a rat es and have an im pact on your net work
perform ance. Replace wit h new standard net work cables.
Non- st andard
net work cables
Non- st andard cables m ay increase the num ber of net work collisions and cause other
net work problem s that affect your net work perform ance. Refer t o
Section 2.2.4 on page 12
for m ore inform at ion on net work cable t ypes.
Cabling Lengt h
I f you use longer cables t han are needed, transm ission quality m ay be affect ed.
The network cables should not be longer t han the lim it of 100 m et ers.
Too m any hubs
between the
com puters in
t he net work
Too m any hubs ( or repeaters) between t he connected com puters in the network m ay
increase the num ber of net work collision or other network problem s. Rem ove unnecessary
hubs from the network.
A loop in the
data pat h
A dat a path loop form s when t here is m ore than one path or route between t wo net worked
com puters. This result s in broadcast storm s t hat will severely affect your net work
perform ance. Make sure t here are no loops in your net work t opology.