Nortel Networks 2300 Series - Manual (Page 21)

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Nortel WLAN - Security Switch 2300 Series Quick Start Guide
3 Observe the appearance of the Link LED for the port to determine link status.
Table 5 describes the LED appearance, and what each appearance means. If the Link LED is unlit, check the cable
connection and verify that the device at the other end of the link is operating.
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Connecting to fiber gigabit devices (WSS 2380 and WSS 2382 only)
You must install a gigabit interface converter (GBIC) to connect the WSS 2380/2382 using 1000BASE-SX or
1000BASE-LX fiber cables. Complete the following procedure to install a GBIC and connect the fiber cable.
Step Action
1 Insert the GBIC into a GBIC slot on the front panel until it clicks into place.
2 Remove the protective covering(s) from the port connector(s) and set them aside in a
safe place for later use.
3 Insert the network cable.
4 Observe the upper LED to the right of the GBIC port:
• If the LED is green, the 1000-Mbps link is operational.
• If the LED is blinking amber, traffic is active on the 1000-Mbps link.
• If the LED is unlit, the link is not operational. Check the cable and verify that the
device at the other end of the link is operational.
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Table 5: Link LED indicator status
Link LED Appearance Meaning
Solid green 100-Mbps link is operational.
Solid amber 10-Mbps link is operational.
Blinking green Traffic is active on the 100-Mbps link.
Blinking amber Traffic is active on the 10-Mbps link.
Unlit Link is not operational.
Verify that the device at the other end of the link is operating.
Note: For 1000BASE-SX or 1000BASE-LX fiber, make sure you insert the
two cable ends in the proper sides (transmit or receive). Otherwise, the link
does not work.