Checking The Entire Network - Cabletron Systems MCC-16 User Manual

2.10.5 Checking The Entire Network

This section describes areas to check if the problem is not immediately
apparent.
Trace the ring path through the network to ensure that there are no
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physical layer problems. While tracing the ring:
Check the cable connections at concentrators, CMs, patch panels
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and wall plates, and Token Ring stations.
Are all connectors inserted fully into or secured to ports?
- Check the installation of the Token Ring network interface cards
in Token Ring stations.
Are the network cards correctly configured and installed?
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- Check the cable conductors for continuity.
Use cable testers designed for this task.
Ensure that the maximum cable lengths specified for the media types
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(see Table 2-2) used in the installation and also the maximum number
of stations supported (see
When these checks have been successfully completed for each connection
and any other necessary corrections have been made, the network should
perform normally. If, however, network problems persist, contact
Cabletron Systems Global Call Center, as described in the Preface, for
further assistance.
Section 2.9) are not exceeded.
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