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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. | ||
- | **Basic: | + | **Basic:** Try unplugging cables one at a time and waiting for 30-90 seconds before plugging back in to see if the blinky light chaos stops and your internet connections as well as device-to-device connections improve. |
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- | Advanced: It could be so bad that you decide that it's time to clean up and label cables, this is a good time to unplug everything, and plug them in one by one watching for that tell-tale | + | **Advanced:** It could be so bad that you decide that it's time to clean up and label cables. This is a good time to unplug everything, and plug them in again one by one, watching for that tell-tale blinking light chaos. |
- | Sometimes, the problem is created by a remote switch or device (like a switch or router/ | + | **Sometimes**, the problem is created by a remote switch or device (like a switch or router/ |
- | And probably our best advice: **Hire a professional**. If you are having such problems, a little technology tune-up from a professional can be the start of a wonderful mutually beneficial relationship. | + | **And probably our best advice: |
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