AX8 Series - 8-Port PoE Switch: Troubleshooting Guide

This article addresses common troubleshooting issues regarding your [AX8 8-Port PoE Switch]().

I need to connect power to my PoE Switch

To power on the switch, connect the AC power cord to the back of the switch and a grounded electrical outlet; the LED indicators will flash for one second during system start-up, and then the power LED will turn green.

I do not understand the LED indicators

See the chart below for a guide on what the indicators denote:

My Ethernet cable does not work with my PoE Switch

Ensure that your Ethernet cable is a solid copper Ethernet cable. A standard Cat5e or Cat6 cable can be used, but it is recommended to use a solid copper Ethernet cable.