Problems in Network Devices

Network devices have an important role so they need to be monitored so that their condition is always monitored. Some network devices include Switch, Bridge, LAN, Router, HUB and others. If these network devices are not monitored properly, problems in the network devices will arise, then this can cause losses in terms of time and material. That is one of the functions of network monitoring. You will not lose if you monitor your network devices. This article will discuss problems or damage that often occur in a network device. The following are network devices and problems that often occur:

1. Switch
   Damage that is usually found in switches includes: frequent short circuits in cable connectors or poor data cables, causing damaged switch ports. Not only that, poor electrical grounding due to leakage current also causes problems with the switch. In addition, leakage current also causes the switch to hang frequently. Other damage is switch features such as VLAN and redundancy functions that cannot function. This can cause looping on the switch.

The solution to the problems that often occur on the switch above is that you must frequently reset the switch, make sure the room temperature where the switch is placed is sufficient so that the switch does not get hot and hang, adjust the connection load and quality carried by the switch so that it does not mind and does not exceed its capabilities, and make sure the electrical grounding is in accordance with applicable standards.

2. LAN
   Of the various types of network devices, LAN is the most frequently used network device. Some of the reasons are that it is more effective, flexible, and cheaper. However, it is undeniable that LAN can also be damaged. Among them are:

a. Damage to the network cable and connector which causes the LAN network to not work optimally. This is usually caused by a pinched cable or a loose connector and so on. To overcome this, you only need to replace the cable.

b. The Local Area Connection does not appear on the user or client computer so that the internet connection is not connected which can damage the hardware on your computer. The cause is that the wireless network adapter is not properly installed. To overcome this, you only need to reinstall the network adapter driver or make corrections in the installation of the wireless network adapter.

c. Slow authentication, data transmission process, and connection process. This can happen because the server is busy. How to overcome it? One thing you can do is upgrade the network hardware and of course the server.

3. Router
   Just like a computer, a router has components that run the same operating system such as CPU, memory and local storage. Just like other network devices, routers can also be damaged. What are the damages? Damage that often occurs to routers includes:

a. Bugs in the firmware that take up too much memory which causes it to run too long. The way to overcome this is quite easy, you just need to update it. Here are the step-by-step steps: open a web browser, type in your router’s IP address, and the last one is to click the update button. Easy, right?

b. Jams caused by the heat of the router. Why does this happen? Routers that are stored in a closed place are one of the causes. To overcome this, you only need to put it in an open place or clean it from dust to keep it clean and well-maintained.

c. Broken connections due to routers that do not have the latest IP address or two network devices have the same IP address. You can overcome this by restarting the router which will reset the IP assignment so that everything will run well again.

4. HUB
   Damage to the HUB will be very fatal because it will disrupt the network so that communication between workstations or workstation computers with servers can no longer function. You can see signs of damage by looking at the hub power indicator light going off or on. If the light is off, it means that the HUB is declared damaged and you must replace it with a new HUB or repair it at a special service center.

Those are the problems that often occur in network devices. Of course you don’t want that to happen to you, right? So to prevent these problems you need a monitoring tool and the best local one is NetMonk by Ketitik. NetMonk is a network monitoring application and network monitoring services that can provide solutions such as the problems above and also make the work of network engineers easier. NetMonk has 3 superior features, namely real-time notifications via Telegram chat features or e-mail, predictive analytics, and direct reports in pdf format. Please ask our marketing team here about products, PoC, or technical problems. Our team is ready to help with pleasure.

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