Table 3-5 Troubleshooting Improper Network Cabling And Topology - ZyXEL Communications ZyXEL Dimension GS-1008 User Manual

Table 3-5 Troubleshooting Improper Network Cabling and Topology

DESCRIPTION
Faulty cables
Non-standard
network cables
Cabling Length
Too many hubs
between the
computers in the
network
A loop in the data
path
Troubleshooting
Dimension GS-1008/GS-1016 Gigabit Ethernet Switch
PROBLEMS AND CORRECTIVE ACTION
Using faulty network cables may affect data rates and have an
impact on your network performance. Replace with new standard
network cables.
Non-standard cables may increase the number of packet collisions
and cause other network problems that affect your network
performance. Refer to 2.4.3 Front Panel Connections for more
information on network cable types.
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 (or repeaters) between the connected computers in
the network may increase the number of packet collisions or other
network problems. Remove unnecessary hubs from the network.
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.
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