ZyXEL ES-1016B User Manual

ES-1016B/1024B User’s Guide

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Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

Improper network cabling or topology setup is a common cause of poor network performance 
or even network failure. 

Figure 8   Troubleshooting Improper Network Cabling and Topology

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 

network cables

Non-standard cables may increase the number of network collisions and cause other 

network problems that affect your network performance. Refer to 

 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 

between the 

computers in 

the network 

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

increase the number of network collision or other network problems. Remove 

unnecessary hubs from the network. 

A loop in the 

data path

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