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Objectives
Describe the troubleshooting process. Describe the utilities used to verify TCP/IP connectivity. Identify and describe common hardware and connection issues in wired and wireless networks. Utilize the troubleshooting process to document problems and interact with a help desk.
Troubleshooting Process
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting is the process of identifying, locating and correcting problems that occur Build in documentation: The problem encountered Steps taken to determine the cause of the problem Steps to correct the problem and ensure that it will not reoccur
Troubleshooting Process
Gathering Information
Troubleshooting Process
Approaches to Troubleshooting
There are several different structured troubleshooting techniques available, including:
Troubleshooting Issues
Detecting Physical Problems
The Sense of Sight Cables which are not connected Cables connected to the wrong port Loose cable connections Damaged cables and connectors Use of the wrong type of cable Vision also allows us to view the condition and function of various network devices with LEDs The Sense of Smell The smell can alert troubleshooters to components which are overheating. The smell of burning insulation or components is very distinct and is a sure sign that something is seriously wrong The Sense of Touch Troubleshooters can use touch to feel for overheated components as well as a detect mechanical problems with device such as cooling fans. These devices usually create a small vibration in the component that can detected using touch The Sense of Hearing Hearing is used detect major problems such as electrical issues and the proper operation of cooling fans and disk drivers.All devices have characteristic sound and any change from the normal sounds usally indicatea problem of some sort
Troubleshooting Issues
Software Utilities for Troubleshooting Connectivity
Troubleshooting Issues
Troubleshooting Using Ipconfig
Troubleshooting Issues
Troubleshooting Using Ping
Troubleshooting Issues
Troubleshooting Using Ping
Troubleshooting Issues
Troubleshooting Using Tracert
Troubleshooting Issues
Troubleshooting Using Netstat
Troubleshooting Issues
Troubleshooting Using Nslookup
Common Issues
Connectivity Issues
Common Issues
LED indicators
Common Issues
Connectivity Problems
Common Issues
Troubleshooting Radio Problems in a WLAN
Common Issues
Troubleshooting Association & Authentication on a WLAN
Common Issues
DHCP Issues
Common Issues
Troubleshooting the ISR to ISP Connection
Summary
Effective troubleshooting combines instinct, experience, and structured techniques to identify, locate, and correct network or computer problems. Documentation is essential in effective troubleshooting, and should contain baseline information about the network. A large proportion of networking problems relate to physical components. Many networking problems can be identified with software utilities such as ping, tracert, and netstat. In a network containing both wired and wireless connections, it is important to isolate the problem to either the wired or wireless network.