03-08-2012 07:25 PM - edited 03-07-2019 05:27 AM
I have an old Cisco 3500XL I am using for my home lab, but was wondering can I use the fiber ports to connect to my PC. I have to correct NIC interfaces but no link indication. I did make sure the port was no down, but sill not link....
Any idea??? Thanks.
03-08-2012 08:03 PM
Have you tried switching the fiber strands so they cross over?
-Jason
03-08-2012 08:52 PM
No, but I will now...thanks
03-08-2012 08:45 PM
but was wondering can I use the fiber ports to connect to my PC. I have to correct NIC interfaces but no link indication.
Your PC has a fibre optic port? What speed?
03-08-2012 08:52 PM
gig port from the PC
03-09-2012 01:44 PM
gig port from the PC
What media type does the PC NIC card support? Copper or fibre optic?
03-12-2012 03:20 PM
Fiber, I have the fiber cable installed, but still nothing...not connecting to the switch. Is there some configuration I need to do on the switch?
03-12-2012 03:55 PM
Hi Jonathan ,
Because is a 2 pair fiber - correct me if I'm wrong - I would try to revert on one side the RX with TX ( left with the right ) connectors.
Dan
03-12-2012 04:10 PM
Are you using the correct optic on the switch?
if the PC NIC is Multimode, the GBIC on the switch (which is SC type) must also be Multimode. If the PC is Multimode and the GBIC on the switch is Single-mode, you will not get a link light.
Also, are you using the correct fiber patch cord? Usually Multimode cable is orange and single-mode is yellow.
Also, are you sure that the PC's NIC is Gig? It may be 100.
HTH
Discover and save your favorite ideas. Come back to expert answers, step-by-step guides, recent topics, and more.
New here? Get started with these tips. How to use Community New member guide