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3-4
Installing the Hub
Writer:
Chris Seiter
Project:
Installing the Hub
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1017A_3.DOC
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5.
Verify that all attached devices have a valid connection.
The hub monitors link status for each port. If any device is properly
connected to the hub and transmitting a link beat signal, the
Link
indicator lights for the corresponding port. If valid traffic is being
transmitted by the connected device, the same indicator (now referred to
as the
Traffic
indicator) flashes to indicate network activity.
If the
Link
indicator fails to light (or the
Partition
indicator does light)
when you connect a device to the hub, check the following items:
Be sure the twisted-pair cable is properly attached to the connected
device and the hub. Verify that the RJ-45 plug snaps into place
when attached.
See if the twisted-pair cable is functioning properly by using it for
another port and attached device that displays valid indications
when connected to the network.
Check the length of the twisted-pair cable to be sure it does not
exceed 100 meters.
Verify that the workstation’s adapter card is functioning properly by
trying it in another computer that has been successfully connected to
the network.
If you still cannot resolve the problem, refer to “Troubleshooting” in
Appendix A.
