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=====Switching Loop===== | =====Switching Loop===== | ||
Switching loops are caused when ethernet cables get plugged in willy-nilly-wack-a-mole. That's technical speak for randomly. | Switching loops are caused when ethernet cables get plugged in willy-nilly-wack-a-mole. That's technical speak for randomly. | ||
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+ | The #1 symptom is network connections (like phones, sound systems, etc..) work intermittently, | ||
====Example of Switch Loop and Fix==== | ====Example of Switch Loop and Fix==== | ||
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A proper network design can be simple or complex, the trick is that it is hierarchical and not more than one path. Yes, there are exceptions using special equipment and configuration, | A proper network design can be simple or complex, the trick is that it is hierarchical and not more than one path. Yes, there are exceptions using special equipment and configuration, | ||
====Finding Switch Loops==== | ====Finding Switch Loops==== | ||
- | This might be simple, just examining most network cables for cross connects may show you 2 or three cables between switches. In the video above, there is a 3rd switch off camera that both bottom switches are plugged into, as well as a cross connect. **Initial level: try unplugging cables one at a time and waiting for 30-90 seconds to see if the blinky light chaos stops and your internet connections as well as device to device connections improve. | + | This might be simple, just examining most network cables for cross connects may show you 2 or three cables between switches. In the video above, there is a 3rd switch off camera that both bottom switches are plugged into, as well as a cross connect. **Initial level: try unplugging cables one at a time and waiting for 30-90 seconds |
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switchingloop.txt · Last modified: 2022/06/17 18:41 by jim