Cabletron Systems HSIM-FE6 - Manual (Page 31)

Connecting to the Network
HSIM-FE6 User’s Guide 2-13
3. Verify that a link exists by checking that the port receive LED is on
(flashing amber, blinking green, or solid green). If the receive LED is
off, perform the following steps until it is on:
a. Verify that the 100BASE-TX device at the other end of the twisted
pair segment is powered up.
b. Verify that the RJ45 connector on the twisted pair segment has the
proper pinouts.
c. Check the cable for continuity.
d. Make sure that the twisted pair connection meets cable
specifications outlined in
Appendix B .
e. Confirm that the crossover switch is in the correct position.
If a link is not established, refer to Chapter 3 , LANVIEW LEDs , for
information before contacting the Cabletron Systems Global Call Center.
Refer to
Section 1.5 for details.