How to Replace an Ethernet 10BASE-T Cable for a HUB or Router or Switch

Asset ID:	1-71-2030158.1
Update Date:	2017-01-13
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Solution Type Technical Instruction Sure

Solution 2030158.1 : How to Replace an Ethernet 10BASE-T Cable for a HUB or Router or Switch

Applies to:

D-Link ROUTER, 8-PORT BROADBAND ROUTER\FIREWALL - Version No Version and later
D-Link switch unmanaged with 8 port, 10/100/1000 - Version No Version and later
D-Link switch unmanaged with 16 port, 10/100/1000 - Version No Version and later
D-Link switch unmanaged with 24 port, 10/100/1000 - Version No Version and later
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Goal

How to Replace an Ethernet 10BASE-T Cable (CAT 5E UTP) for a HUB or Router or Switch.

Solution

DISPATCH INSTRUCTIONS
   WHAT SKILLS DOES THE FIELD ENGINEER/ADMINISTRATOR NEED?: Ability to follow documented process.
   TIME ESTIMATE: 5 minutes
   TASK COMPLEXITY: 0

FIELD ENGINEER/ADMINISTRATOR INSTRUCTIONS:
   PROBLEM OVERVIEW: Ethernet 10BASE-T Cable is defective and needs to be replaced.
   WHAT STATE SHOULD THE SYSTEM BE IN TO BE READY TO PERFORM THE RESOLUTION ACTIVITY?:
   WHAT ACTION DOES THE FIELD ENGINEER/ADMINISTRATOR NEED TO TAKE?:

1. Unplug the defective Ethernet cable from the HUB or Router/Switch and from the unit at the other end by depressing the tab holding the ethernet cable in the jack.

Ethernet Cable

2. Plug the new Ethernet cable to one of the ports on the HUB or Router/Switch and into the unit at the other end.

HUB/Router ports

OBTAIN CUSTOMER ACCEPTANCE
WHAT ACTION DOES THE FIELD ENGINEER/ADMINISTRATOR NEED TO TAKE TO RETURN THE SYSTEM TO AN OPERATIONAL STATE?:

Be sure that the HUB/Router is receiving data. The port activity light in which the Ethernet cable is connected should be lit.

HUB/Router lights

PARTS NOTE:

700834-003, 700834-006, 700834-012

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