7 Appendix B: Troubleshooting

The following table lists the troubleshooting.

Table 7-1. Troubleshooting Symptoms and Solutions
SymptomCorrective Steps
Unit does not power-up.
  1. Verify that a reliable power cord is used.
  2. Verify that the voltage at the power inlet is between 100 VAC–240 VAC.
  3. Remove and re-apply power to the device.
PoE Powered-Device (PD) does not operate.
  1. Verify that the unit detects a PD.
  2. Verify that the PD is designed for PoE operation.
  3. Verify that a standard Category 5/5e/6 cable is in use - Straight wired cable, with four pairs.
  4. If an external power splitter is in use, replace it with a splitter known to be in good condition.
  5. Ensure that the input Ethernet cable is connected to the Up-link port.
  6. Verify that the PD is connected to the Data and Power port.
  7. Try reconnecting the same PD to a different PoE switch. If it works, then probably there is a faulty port or a faulty RJ45 connection.
  8. Verify that there is no short-circuit over any of the twisted pair cables or over the RJ45 connectors.
The end device operates, but there is no data link.
  1. Verify that the port indicator on the unit GUI (Web page) is continuously lit.
  2. If an external power splitter is in use, then replace it with a splitter known to be in good condition.
  3. Verify that for this link, you are using standard UTP/FTP Category 5 straight (non-crossover) cabling, with all four pairs.
  4. Verify that the Ethernet cable length is less than 100 meters from Ethernet source to the remote terminal.
  5. Try to reconnect the same PD to a different PoE switch. If it works, then there is probably a faulty port or faulty RJ45 connection.