ZyXEL Communications VSG-1200 User Manual

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VSG-1200 User’s Guide
Chapter 29 Troubleshooting
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Troubleshooting
This chapter covers potential problems and possible remedies. After each problem description, 
some instructions are provided to help you to diagnose and to solve the problem.
29.1  Using the LEDs to Diagnose Problems
The LEDs are useful aides for finding possible problem causes.
29.1.1  The Power LED
The PWR LED on the front panel does not light up.
29.1.2  The LAN Port LEDs
None of the LEDs for the 
 
LAN port(s) light up when connected to an Ethernet device. 
Table 75   Troubleshooting the Power LED 
STEPS
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1
Check the connections from the VSG to the power source. Make sure you are using the 
supplied power cord and proper power supply. Refer to the appendix on product 
specifications.
2
Make sure the power source is turned on and that the VSG is receiving sufficient power.
3
If these steps fail to correct the problem, contact your local distributor for assistance.
Table 76   Troubleshooting the LAN LED
STEPS
CORRECTIVE ACTION
1
Make sure the Ethernet cable is properly connected to the LAN port. 
2
Verify that the attached device(s) is turned on and properly connected to the VSG.
3
Verify that Ethernet cable length does not exceed 100 meters.
4
Make sure the network adapters are working on the attached devices.