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Resolving problems with unlit LED
indicators on a Linksys switch
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LED indicators that do not light up when you connect a computer to a port on a Linksys switch
are caused by several factors such as:
i.
The Linksys switch is not powered ON
ii.
Defective Ethernet cable
iii.
The Ethernet cable is not detected due to incompatibility
iv.
Defective or disabled Ethernet adapter on the computer
v.
The LED indicator of the switch is defective
vi.
The Linksys switch is defective
To resolve problems with unlit LEDs on a Linksys hub or switch, follow the instructions below:
The Linksys switch is not powered ON
Before checking cable connections, make sure that you have connected the power adapter of the
switch to its power port located on the back panel and that it is plugged in to a power outlet.
NOTE: The switch models SE1500, SE2500, SE2800 and SE4008 have a LED button that
turns the device ON or OFF. The switch will still work even if the LEDs are switched OFF.
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Summary of Contents for Linksys LGS124P
- Page 1 Share the Article: LED indicators that do not light up when you connect a computer to a port on a Linksys switch are caused by several factors such as: The Linksys switch is not powered ON Defective Ethernet cable iii.
- Page 2 Ethernet cable is used to connect a computer to a switch or a router to a switch. For switch to switch connections, a crossover cable is used. NOTE: The numbered ports on the Linksys SE1500, SE2500 and SE2800 switches have auto MDI/MDI-X (straight-through or crossover) cable detection capabilities. This means that you can use any type of cable and it will automatically be detected.
- Page 3 Step 2: Select Device Manager and on the right pane, select Network adapters. Step 3: Under Network adapters, you will see the Ethernet adapters installed on your computer. Right-click on a particular adapter and select Properties. NOTE: You will see from this window the status of your network adapter if it is working properly or not.
- Page 4 Connecting a Switch to Another Switch This article will provide you with information regarding which type of cable should be used to connect a Linksys switch to other devices. NOTE: All devices mentioned here are compatible with CAT5, CAT5e and CAT6 Ethernet cables.
- Page 5 Follow the guidelines below to determine if the Linksys router is working properly when connected to a switch. Check the LED Make sure that the LEDs on the switch are lit and that it corresponds to the port where the router is connected to.
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