3Com 3CNJ95 Network Card User Manual


 
Appendix G: Troubleshooting the NJ95
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Appendix G: Troubleshooting the NJ95
If you encounter problems with the NJ95:
Verify the NJ95 is receiving power by viewing the Power
LED (it should be lit). If the Power LED is not lit, make sure:
The other end of the network cable is plugged into a
system that provides Power over Ethernet according to
IEEE 802.3af, if using Power over Ethernet.
The Local Power Supply is plugged into the NJ95 and
into a working electrical outlet, if using Local power
supply.
Verify the NJ95 is connected to the network properly by
viewing the Link LED (it should be lit). If the Link LED is not
lit, make sure the network cable:
Is terminated properly. Refer to the connector
manufacturer’s instructions for terminating the cable. Be
sure to test the connector and verify it is working.
Has a valid connection to the network.
Adheres to proper length and cabling specifications for
your network.
Make sure the port on the switch to which the NJ95 is
connected is configured as a standard MDI-X port. Make
sure all cables connecting the NJ95 to the patch panel are
straight-through cables (not crossover cables).
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