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- | =====Switching | + | =====Switch |
- | Switching loops are caused when ethernet cables get plugged in willy-nilly-wack-a-mole. That' | + | Switch Loops are caused when ethernet cables get plugged in willy-nilly/whack-a-mole |
- | The #1 symptom is network connections (like phones, sound systems, etc..) | + | The #1 symptom |
- | ====Example of Switch Loop and Fix==== | + | ====Example of a Switch Loop and Fix==== |
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- | In this video, a switch loop is created because the top switch is connected to the router as well as the switch below. Removing either redundant ethernet cable and connection will solve the issue. At the beginning of the video, notice how often and consistent | + | In this video, a switch loop is created because the top and bottom switches are connected to the router as well as to each other. Removing either redundant ethernet cable/connection will solve the issue.\\ |
+ | At the beginning of the video, notice how all the switch lights are on and blinking rapidly. A redundant cable is unplugged and the lights and network traffic returns to normal. | ||
- | 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 to ensure |
====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. | 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. |
switchingloop.txt · Last modified: 2022/06/17 18:41 by jim