Netgear GSM7352Sv1- ProSAFE 48+4 Gigabit Ethernet L3 Managed Stackable Switch Hardware Manual

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Chapter 4 
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Chart 
The following table lists symptoms, causes, and solutions of possible problems.  
Table 4-1. Troubleshooting
Problem
Cause
Solution
Power LED is off. 
No power is received 
Check the power cord connections 
for the switch at the switch and the 
connected device. 
Make sure that all cables used are 
correct and comply with Ethernet 
specifications. 
Link LED is off or 
intermittent. 
Port connection is not 
working. 
Check the crimp on the connectors 
and make sure that the plug is 
properly inserted and locked into 
the port at both the switch and the 
connecting device. 
 
Make sure that all cables used are 
correct and comply with Ethernet 
specifications. See Appendix A. 
 
Check for a defective adapter 
card, cable, or port by testing it in 
an alternate environment where all 
products are functioning.
File transfer is slow or 
performance degradation 
is a problem. 
Half- or full-duplex setting 
on the switch and the 
connected device are not 
the same. 
Make sure that the attached 
device is set to auto negotiate. 
 
Check the system message log.